Answer:
x = 5/2 + (i sqrt(3))/2 or x = 5/2 - (i sqrt(3))/2
Explanation:
Solve for x:
x^2 - 5 x + 7 = 0
Subtract 7 from both sides:
x^2 - 5 x = -7
Add 25/4 to both sides:
x^2 - 5 x + 25/4 = -3/4
Write the left hand side as a square:
(x - 5/2)^2 = -3/4
Take the square root of both sides:
x - 5/2 = (i sqrt(3))/2 or x - 5/2 = -(i sqrt(3))/2
Add 5/2 to both sides:
x = 5/2 + (i sqrt(3))/2 or x - 5/2 = -(i sqrt(3))/2
Add 5/2 to both sides:
Answer: x = 5/2 + (i sqrt(3))/2 or x = 5/2 - (i sqrt(3))/2