Solve the equation in the complex number system.

Question

8x²-4x+1=0

Answer 1

x = (4±√(-16))/16 = (4±4√-1))/16 = (4±4i)/16

x = (1±i)/4 = 0.25 ± 0.25i

Remember to simplify any radicals if needed.

Answer 2

Simply use the quadratic formula:

x=(4±sqrt(16-32))/16