Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression √(-3) × √(-27) and write the result in standard form.

Solution

The question in the image asks you to simplify the following expression and write the result in standard form:

327\sqrt{-3} \cdot \sqrt{-27}

Step 1: Simplify each square root involving negative numbers

When taking square roots of negative numbers, we can express them in terms of the imaginary unit ii, where i=1i = \sqrt{-1}.

3=3i\sqrt{-3} = \sqrt{3} \cdot i 27=27i=9×3i=33i\sqrt{-27} = \sqrt{27} \cdot i = \sqrt{9 \times 3} \cdot i = 3\sqrt{3} \cdot i

Step 2: Multiply the simplified expressions

Now, multiply the two simplified expressions:

(3i)(33i)=333i2(\sqrt{3} \cdot i) \cdot (3\sqrt{3} \cdot i) = \sqrt{3} \cdot 3\sqrt{3} \cdot i^2

Step 3: Simplify further

Since i2=1i^2 = -1, the expression becomes:

333(1)=33(1)=9\sqrt{3} \cdot 3\sqrt{3} \cdot (-1) = 3 \cdot 3 \cdot (-1) = -9

Final Answer:

327=9\sqrt{-3} \cdot \sqrt{-27} = -9

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How would you simplify 416\sqrt{-4} \cdot \sqrt{-16}?
  2. What is the standard form of 520\sqrt{-5} \cdot \sqrt{-20}?
  3. If z=925z = \sqrt{-9} \cdot \sqrt{-25}, what is zz?
  4. How do you simplify 749\sqrt{-7} \cdot \sqrt{-49}?
  5. What is the product of 218\sqrt{-2} \cdot \sqrt{-18}?

Tip: Always remember to use i=1i = \sqrt{-1} when working with the square roots of negative numbers!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Imaginary Unit (i)
Multiplication of Square Roots

Formulas

√(-a) = √(a) * i
i^2 = -1

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots
Multiplication of Imaginary Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12