SOLUTION: solve in the complex number system X^2-4x+8=0 X to the 2nd power minus 4x plus 8 = 0

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Question 979841: solve in the complex number system
X^2-4x+8=0
X to the 2nd power minus 4x plus 8 = 0
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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Discriminant is %28-4%29%5E2-4%2A1%2A8.
16-32
-16.

Use of the general formula solution for the quadratic equation gives x=%284%2B-+sqrt%28-16%29%29%2F2.

the number i is needed according to i%5E2=-1. That is all I will say/give/explain. You finish.