Let, (a + ib)2 = 7 - 30i


Now using, (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab


a2 + (bi)2 + 2abi = 7 - 30i


Since i2 = -1


a2 - b2 + 2abi = 7 - 30i


Now, separating real and complex parts, we get


a2 - b2 = 7 …………..eq.1


2ab =30…….. eq.2


a =


Now, using the value of a in eq.1, we get


– b2 = 7


450 – b4 = 7b2


b4+ 7b2 - 450= 0


Simplify and get the value of b2 , we get,


b2 = -25 or b2 = 18


As b is real no. so, b2 = 18


b= or b=


Therefore , a= 5 or a= - 5


Hence the square root of the complex no. is 5 + i and - 5 - i.


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