Square Me Away
Algebra
Level
3
\[(a + ib)^2 = 7 + 24i \]
If \(a\) and \(b\) are integers satisfying the equation above, then find the value of \( |a| - |b| \).
Notation:
- \(i = \sqrt{-1}\) is the imaginary unit.
- \(| \cdot |\) is the absolute value function.
by
Ameya Daigavane