3. If $z_1$ and $z_2$ are the roots of the equation $az^2 + bz + c = 0$ where $a$, $b$ and $c$ are real numbers with $b^2 < 4ac$, obtain a formula for $z_1^n + z_2^n$ in terms of $a$, $b$, $c$, if $n$ is any integer.
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The sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is given by the formula: Sum of roots = -b/a In this case, the sum of the roots is z + z2. So we have: z + z2 = -b/a Show more…
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