Answer:
C. x = 1 + 3i or x = 1 - 3i
General Formulas and Concepts:
<u>Pre-Algebra</u>
Order of Operations: BPEMDAS
- Brackets
- Parenthesis
- Exponents
- Multiplication
- Division
- Addition
- Subtraction
- Left to Right
<u>Algebra I</u>
- Standard Form: ax² + bx + c = 0
- Quadratic Formula:
<u>Algebra II</u>
- Imaginary Roots: √-1 = i
Step-by-step explanation:
<u>Step 1: Define</u>
x² - 2x + 10 = 0
<u>Step 2: Identify Variables</u>
a = 1
b = -2
c = 10
<u>Step 3: Find roots</u>
- Substitute [Quad Formula]:
- Exponents:
- Multiply:
- Subtract:
- Factor:
- Simplify:
- Factor:
- Divide: