Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expression to a + bi form: √49 + √(-27) + √36 + √(-27)

Solution

Let's simplify the given expression into the form a+bia + bi. The expression is:

49+27+36+27\sqrt{49} + \sqrt{-27} + \sqrt{36} + \sqrt{-27}

Step-by-Step Simplification:

  1. Simplify real square roots: 49=7\sqrt{49} = 7 36=6\sqrt{36} = 6

  2. Simplify the square roots of negative numbers: The square root of a negative number involves imaginary numbers. Specifically, n=in\sqrt{-n} = i\sqrt{n}, where ii is the imaginary unit (i=1i = \sqrt{-1}).

    27=i27=i33=3i3\sqrt{-27} = i\sqrt{27} = i \cdot 3\sqrt{3} = 3i\sqrt{3} There are two instances of 27\sqrt{-27}, so both simplify to 3i33i\sqrt{3}.

  3. Combine like terms: The expression now becomes: 7+6+3i3+3i37 + 6 + 3i\sqrt{3} + 3i\sqrt{3}

    Combine the real and imaginary parts: (7+6)+(3i3+3i3)=13+6i3(7 + 6) + (3i\sqrt{3} + 3i\sqrt{3}) = 13 + 6i\sqrt{3}

Thus, the expression simplified to the form a+bia + bi is:

13+6i3\boxed{13 + 6i\sqrt{3}}

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. What are the properties of imaginary numbers?
  2. How do you add and subtract complex numbers?
  3. How can you simplify square roots of negative numbers?
  4. What are some practical uses of complex numbers in physics or engineering?
  5. How do complex numbers behave in polar form?

Tip: When dealing with square roots of negative numbers, always factor out the ii first to simplify the expression into the real and imaginary components.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Square Roots
Imaginary Numbers

Formulas

√a for real numbers
√(-a) = i√a for imaginary numbers where i is the imaginary unit (√-1)

Theorems

Properties of imaginary numbers
Square roots of negative numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12