Math Problem Statement

-(1 + 9i)/4 + 7/3 - (10 - 2i)/3. Simplify and write the answer in the form a + bi.

Solution

The problem asks to simplify the expression and write the answer in the form a+bia + bi. The expression given is:

(1+9i4)+73102i3-\left(\frac{1 + 9i}{4}\right) + \frac{7}{3} - \frac{10 - 2i}{3}

Step 1: Simplify Each Term

  1. First Term: (1+9i4)=1+9i4=149i4-\left(\frac{1 + 9i}{4}\right) = -\frac{1 + 9i}{4} = -\frac{1}{4} - \frac{9i}{4}

  2. Second Term: 73\frac{7}{3} This term is already in its simplest form.

  3. Third Term: 102i3=1032i3\frac{10 - 2i}{3} = \frac{10}{3} - \frac{2i}{3}

Step 2: Combine the Real Parts

Add the real parts together: 14+73103-\frac{1}{4} + \frac{7}{3} - \frac{10}{3}

To add these fractions, convert them to have a common denominator:

14+73103=14+7103=1433=141-\frac{1}{4} + \frac{7}{3} - \frac{10}{3} = -\frac{1}{4} + \frac{7 - 10}{3} = -\frac{1}{4} - \frac{3}{3} = -\frac{1}{4} - 1

Now, combine 14-\frac{1}{4} and 1-1:

1444=54-\frac{1}{4} - \frac{4}{4} = -\frac{5}{4}

Step 3: Combine the Imaginary Parts

Now, add the imaginary parts: 9i42i3-\frac{9i}{4} - \frac{2i}{3}

To add these fractions, convert them to have a common denominator:

9i42i3=27i128i12=35i12-\frac{9i}{4} - \frac{2i}{3} = -\frac{27i}{12} - \frac{8i}{12} = -\frac{35i}{12}

Final Answer

So the expression simplifies to:

5435i12-\frac{5}{4} - \frac{35i}{12}

This is already in the form a+bia + bi where a=54a = -\frac{5}{4} and b=3512b = -\frac{35}{12}.

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Tip: When working with complex numbers, always separate the real and imaginary parts to simplify the calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Fraction Addition

Formulas

(a + bi) format for complex numbers

Theorems

Properties of complex numbers
Addition of fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12