Understanding Quadratic Equations with Complex Solutions

What is the preferred method for solving quadratic equations with complex solutions?

• Graphing

• Using the quadratic formula

• Factoring

• Completing the square

What is the first step in completing the square for a quadratic equation?

• Divide every term by the coefficient of the squared term

• Move the constant to one side of the equation

• Find the square root of both sides

• Add the square of half the coefficient of the first degree term to both sides

What is the result when you square half of the coefficient of the first degree term in the example provided?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 0

How do you express the square root of a negative number in terms of imaginary numbers?

• By adding the square root of 1

• By using the symbol 'i'

• By multiplying by the square root of -1

• By using the symbol 'j'

What is the final form of the solutions for the quadratic equation with complex solutions?

• a ± b

• a ± bi

• a ± b√i

• a ± b/i