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Math Example--Quadratics--Complex Roots of Quadratics--Example 1
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Math Example--Quadratics--Complex Roots of Quadratics--Example 1

Complex Roots of Quadratics--Example 1

Complex Roots of Quadratics Example 1

Topic

Quadratics

Description

This example uses the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation with complex roots. The negative discriminant signifies that the solutions are not real numbers, illustrating the necessity of complex numbers in quadratic solutions. This example provides insight into how complex roots are calculated using the quadratic formula and their occurence in some quadratic equations.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.CN.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.CN.C.8, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSN.CN.C.9
Grade Range 9 - 12
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
        • Numerical and Algebraic Expressions
Copyright Year 2020
Keywords complex numbers