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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Challenge:Complex reducible to quadratic equation: Solve $$z^4+2\left(a^2-b^2\right)z^2+\left(a^2+b^2\right)^2=0$$ where $a,b\in\mathbb{R}$
Solve $$z^4+2\left(a^2-b^2\right)z^2+\left(a^2+b^2\right)^2=0$$ where $a,b$ are real numbers.
Hint 1 : Put $w=z^2$ and find $w$ first. Then for each $w$, solve $z^2=w$.
Hint 2: see other posts on this label.
Answer: $z=\pm (a+ib), \pm (a-ib)$
Complex reducible to quadratics equation: Solve $$z^4+16z^2+100=0$$ .
Question: Solve $$z^4+16z^2+100=0$$ .
Show the answers are $$z=\pm(1+3i), \pm(1-3i)\ \ .$$
Complex reducible to quadratic equation: Solve $$z^4+12z^2+169=0$$
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Thursday, June 8, 2023
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Consultation Times and Rooms
CONSULTATIONS Reminder:
- WEDNESDAY 2-3PM - B116 - Blockhouse (and Virtual Classroom)
- FRIDAY 3:30-4:30PM - B219 -Blockhouse (and Virtual Classroom)
It is best practice to make an attempt at solving a problem before asking for instructions in consultations or question forum.
Correct as at 8 June 2023. Consult the Teams page for any updates.