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Reuse a square root before undoing a scale and translation

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Express (1−4i)2(1-4i)^2 in the form a+bia+bi. Hence find the roots of (z2+3)2=15+8i\left(\dfrac z2+3\right)^2=15+8i. marks

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CJC · Review problems · Question 7

Multiplication by i changes the sign of a square. Take both roots before subtracting 3 and doubling.

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