89.2k views
1 vote
Which of the following is a solution of x^2 2x = −2?

x = 4 − 3i
x = −4 3i
x = −1 i
x = 1 − i

User Coletl
by
7.8k points

1 Answer

0 votes

x^2+2x=-2\\ x^2+2x+1=-1\\ (x+1)^2=-1\\ x+1=√(-1)\vee x+1=-√(1)\\ x=-1+i \vee x=-1-i
User Practual
by
7.3k points