# Math Help - solve the equation (complex number)

1. ## solve the equation (complex number)

Hey everyone, here is the question : Solve the equation z^2 + ( 4 - 2i )z - ( 2 - 8i ) = 0

I try to solve this one with formula (-b∓√4ac)/2a , but i can't get the correct answer.
Any other ways to find out the z value? Please show me how me how to do that. Thank you.

2. ## Re: solve the equation (complex number)

Originally Posted by alexander9408
Hey everyone, here is the question : Solve the equation z^2 + ( 4 - 2i )z - ( 2 - 8i ) = 0

I try to solve this one with formula (-b∓√4ac)/2a , but i can't get the correct answer.
Any other ways to find out the z value? Please show me how me how to do that. Thank you.
Look at this.

3. ## Re: solve the equation (complex number)

What about the step? I tried using the formula and complete the square and i can't get the answer.......

4. ## Re: solve the equation (complex number)

Originally Posted by alexander9408
What about the step? I tried using the formula and complete the square and i can't get the answer.......
Click the "show steps" tab on that webpage.

5. ## Re: solve the equation (complex number)

oh thanks, just one last question, is that ∓(3+i)= ∓(3-i) ?