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a) Write the expression in the form a+bi for a,b,in R. α=5

b) Solve quadratic equation 2x2 + ( 2+10i ) x + (-4 + 5i ) = 0

Simplify as much as possible.

Hint: The formula for the roots of a quadratic polynomial also holds for quadratic polynomials with complex coefficients.

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a) Write the expression in the form a+bi for a,b,in R. α=5
The expression α=5 can be written as 5+0i

b) Solve ...

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