Question

Determine the number of complex roots (solutions or zeros) for each equation. Do not solve.

2x -5 = 0

Answer 1

To determine the number of complex roots (solutions or zeros) for the equation 2x - 5 = 0, we can follow the steps below:

First, we can add 5 to both sides of the equation to obtain:

`\longrightarrow{\sf{\color{red}{2x = 5}}}\\`

Next, we can divide both sides of the equation by 2 to isolate x:

`\longrightarrow\sf\:x\: = (5)/(2)\\`

Therefore, the equation 2x - 5 = 0 has only one root, which is a real number
`\sf((5)/(2)).\\`There are no complex roots for this equation.