Ordinary Differential Equations
Complex roots are solutions to polynomial equations that involve imaginary numbers. Specifically, these roots occur in conjugate pairs due to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, which states that a polynomial of degree n has exactly n roots in the complex number system. In the context of differential equations, complex roots indicate oscillatory behavior in the solution, which is important for understanding system dynamics and initial value problems.
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