Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression \(\frac{\sqrt{2i} - \sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{3 - i}}\)

Solution

The expression given is:

2i63i\frac{\sqrt{2i} - \sqrt{6}}{\sqrt{3 - i}}

Let's work through the simplification of this expression.

Step 1: Simplify the square roots involving complex numbers.

  • First, we deal with 2i\sqrt{2i}. We can represent ii in polar form and use the fact that i=eiπ/4=12+i12\sqrt{i} = e^{i\pi/4} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + i\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}.

Step 2: Rationalize the denominator.

  • Since the denominator contains 3i\sqrt{3 - i}, we need to rationalize it by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of 3i\sqrt{3 - i}.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Square Roots
Rationalization

Formulas

\( \sqrt{i} = \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} + i\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}} \)
Conjugate of a complex number
Rationalization of denominators involving complex numbers

Theorems

Square Root of Complex Numbers
Rationalization of Complex Denominators

Suitable Grade Level

College level or advanced high school (Grades 11-12)