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Math: Precalculus Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients Objectives Students will be able to: • Perform arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) on complex numbers. • Solve quadratic equations with complex coefficients. • Follow the process of completing the square. • Recall the quadratic formula. • Write steps to solving quadratic equations in a logical way. Warm-Up Have students try the following arithmetic operations: • -4  - 8 + 6  - 2 • 2 + 5  -2 +  • 3 - Â2 Check the answers in Wolfram|Alpha. 2 Math: Precalculus Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients Math: Precalculus Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients 3 4 Math: Precalculus Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients Lesson • Review completing the square and the quadratic formula. Explain that both methods can be used to solve quadratics with complex coefficients. Note: Since students have already learned the process with real coefficients, the process should be quick to pick up. W|A can solve the quadratic formula using: Math: Precalculus Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients 5 6 Math: Precalculus Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients • Have students try basic problems using the method of their choice. They can check their own work using Wolfram|Alpha. The show steps button will help them go through their work. í Solve 3  x 2 + 4 = 0. í Solve  x 2 - 6 x + 8 = 0. Math: Precalculus Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients Closing Test the teacher: Have students give you a complex quadratic to solve, go through the answer on the board, and then prove your answer is correct using Wolfram|Alpha. 7 8 Math: Precalculus Quadratic Equations with Complex Coefficients Demonstrations • Completing the Square • Solution of Quadratic Equations • Multiplying Complex Numbers • Polynomial Roots in the Complex Plane