Finding “hidden” solutions to a simple complex system of linear equations

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I have been trying to solve the following system of linear equations in the complex plane:

$$\begin{cases} z_1 = -iz_2 \\ z_2 = iz_1 \end{cases} $$
I know the solution, it's $z_1 = 1, \space z_2 = i$, but i can't find a way to prove it, it seems like the solution is "hidden". If someone could provide a proof (and maybe an explanation on what's going on), I would much appreciate it.

Best Answer

Hint

$e^{i\frac{\pi}2}=i\Rightarrow\frac 1i=e^{-i\frac{\pi}2}=-i\rightarrow\boxed{\frac 1i=-i}$

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