What are the solutions to $z^4 = -25$?

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I can't remember complex roots. Can someone please refresh my memory and help me with the following?

What are the solutions to the equation $z^4=-25$?

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$$z^4=-25=5^2e^{(2m+1)\pi i}$$ where $m$ is any integer

$$\implies z=\sqrt5 e^{(2m+1)\pi i/4}$$ where $m\equiv0,1,2,3\pmod4$