Math Problem Statement

1/i6

Solution

The expression 1i6\frac{1}{i6} can be interpreted as:

1i6=16i\frac{1}{i6} = \frac{1}{6i}

To simplify this expression, we multiply the numerator and the denominator by i-i to remove the imaginary unit from the denominator:

16i=1(i)6i(i)=i6(i2)\frac{1}{6i} = \frac{1 \cdot (-i)}{6i \cdot (-i)} = \frac{-i}{6(-i^2)}

Since i2=1i^2 = -1, this becomes:

i6(1)=i6\frac{-i}{6(1)} = \frac{-i}{6}

Thus, the simplified form is:

i6\boxed{-\frac{i}{6}}

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you rationalize the denominator when dealing with complex numbers?
  2. What is the significance of i2=1i^2 = -1 in complex number calculations?
  3. How do you convert complex numbers from rectangular to polar form?
  4. Can you explain how to add and subtract complex numbers?
  5. How do you multiply and divide complex numbers in polar form?

Tip: Always remember that multiplying the numerator and denominator by the conjugate or i-i can help eliminate ii from the denominator.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Algebraic Manipulation
Rationalization

Formulas

Rationalization of a complex denominator: Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate or -i
i^2 = -1

Theorems

Properties of Imaginary Numbers
Rationalization of Complex Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12