 Simplify (1 + 2 /𝑖 ) (1 + 3 /𝑖 ) (2 + 𝑖) ^−3 and express it in the form of a +ib.

We are tasked with simplifying the expression:

\[
(1 + \frac{2}{i})(1 + \frac{3}{i}) \left(2 + i\right)^{-3}
\]
and expressing the result in the form \( a + ib \), where \(a\) and \(b\) are real numbers.

### Step 1: Simplify \(1 + \frac{2}{i}\) and \(1 + \frac{3}{i}\)

Recall that \(\frac{1}{i} = -i\). Using this property:

\[
1 + \frac{2}{i} = 1 - 2i
\]
\[
1 + \frac{3}{i} = 1 - 3i
\]

### Step 2: Multiply \( (1 - 2i)(1 - 3i) \)

We'll apply the distributive property (FOIL method):

\[
(1 - 2i)(1 - 3i) = 1 \cdot 1 + 1 \cdot (-3i) + (-2i) \cdot 1 + (-2i)(-3i)
\]
\[
= 1 - 3i - 2i + 6i^2
\]
Since \(i^2 = -1\), we have:

\[
6i^2 = 6(-1) = -6
\]
Thus, the expression simplifies to:

\[
1 - 3i - 2i - 6 = -5 - 5i
\]

### Step 3: Simplify \((2 + i)^{-3}\)

First, express \(2 + i\) in polar form. To do this, we calculate the modulus and argument.

- Modulus: 
  \[
  |2 + i| = \sqrt{2^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1} = \sqrt{5}
  \]

- Argument: 
  \[
  \theta = \tan^{-1} \left(\frac{1}{2}\right)
  \]

Now raise it to the power of \(-3\):

\[
(2 + i)^{-3} = \left(\sqrt{5}\right)^{-3} \cdot e^{-3i\theta} = \frac{1}{(\sqrt{5})^3} \cdot e^{-3i\theta}
\]
Simplifying further requires using this expression and multiplying it with the previously simplified part.

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Simplify (1 + 2 /𝑖 ) (1 + 3 /𝑖 ) (2 + 𝑖) ^−3 and express it in the form of a + ib.

Learn how to simplify the expression (1 + 2/i)(1 + 3/i)(2 + i)^-3 and express the result in the form a + ib. This problem covers complex number multiplication, polar form conversion, and key algebraic techniques. Suitable for students in Grades 10-12.

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