Thursday, 24 March 2016

algebra precalculus - Quadratic factor to complex numbers




How to convert this quadratic factor to complex number form? (With steps please)
Reference: $Z = a + bi$, $i = \sqrt{-1}$



$$-3 + \frac{\sqrt{-12}}{2}$$



Thanks!


Answer



Hint: $$-3+\frac{\sqrt{-12}}{2} = -3 + \frac{\sqrt{12}\cdot\sqrt{-1}}{2}$$


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