Math Problem Statement

-6i(i - 5)

Solution

The expression you provided is:

6i(i5)-6i(i - 5)

Let's simplify it step by step:

  1. Distribute the 6i-6i across the terms inside the parentheses:

6i(i5)=(6ii)+(6i(5))-6i(i - 5) = (-6i \cdot i) + (-6i \cdot (-5))

  1. Simplify each term:

    • 6ii=6i2-6i \cdot i = -6i^2 (since ii=i2i \cdot i = i^2)
    • 6i(5)=30i-6i \cdot (-5) = 30i
  2. Recall that i2=1i^2 = -1, so:

6i2=6(1)=6-6i^2 = -6(-1) = 6

  1. Now, substitute this into the expression:

6+30i6 + 30i

So, the simplified form of 6i(i5)-6i(i - 5) is:

6+30i6 + 30i

This is a complex number in the form a+bia + bi, where a=6a = 6 and b=30b = 30.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 follow-up questions for further exploration:

  1. What happens when you multiply two complex numbers together?
  2. How does this result relate to the geometric interpretation of complex numbers?
  3. Can you factor complex numbers similarly to how we factor real numbers?
  4. How would you divide complex numbers?
  5. What is the significance of the imaginary unit ii in electrical engineering?

Tip: When working with complex numbers, remember that i2=1i^2 = -1 is a key property that simplifies many expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Algebra

Formulas

i^2 = -1

Theorems

Distributive Property of Multiplication

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12