For the following equation under the given condition a find
For the following equation under the given condition, (a) find k, and (b) find a second solution. x^2 - kx + 41 = 0; one solution is 4 + 5i (a) k = (Type an integer or a simplified fraction.) (b) A second solution is x = (Type your answer in the form a + bi.)
Solution
x2-kx+41=0
given 4+5i is the solution
for the quadratic equation with real coefficients if a+ib is the solution then its conjugate a-ib is also the solution
so the second solution is 4-5i
sum of roots =-k
-k =(4+5i)+(4-5i)
-k=8
=>k =-8
k=-8, second solution is 4-5i
