Solve the following quadratic equations by factorization method:

6x2 – 17ix – 12 = 0

6x2 – 17ix – 12 = 0


Given 6x2 – 17ix – 12 = 0


6x2 – 17ix – 12 × 1 = 0


We have i2 = –1 1 = –i2


By substituting 1 = –i2 in the above equation, we get


6x2 – 17ix – 12(–i2) = 0


6x2 – 17ix + 12i2 = 0


6x2 – 9ix – 8ix + 12i2 = 0


3x(2x – 3i) – 4i(2x – 3i) = 0


(2x – 3i)(3x – 4i) = 0


2x – 3i = 0 or 3x – 4i = 0


2x = 3i or 3x = 4i



Thus, the roots of the given equation are and.


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