Math Problem Statement

sqrt(6)/3sqrt(-9)

Solution

The expression you’ve provided involves a square root of a negative number, which will yield an imaginary number. Let’s work through it step-by-step:

Given: 639\frac{\sqrt{6}}{3\sqrt{-9}}

  1. Simplify the square root of -9: 9=91=3i\sqrt{-9} = \sqrt{9} \cdot \sqrt{-1} = 3i where ii is the imaginary unit, defined as i=1i = \sqrt{-1}.

  2. Substitute back into the expression: 633i=69i\frac{\sqrt{6}}{3 \cdot 3i} = \frac{\sqrt{6}}{9i}

  3. Simplify by rationalizing the denominator (multiply numerator and denominator by ii): 69iii=6i9i2\frac{\sqrt{6}}{9i} \cdot \frac{i}{i} = \frac{\sqrt{6} \cdot i}{9i^2}

  4. Since i2=1i^2 = -1, this becomes: =6i91=6i9=69i= \frac{\sqrt{6} \cdot i}{9 \cdot -1} = -\frac{\sqrt{6} \cdot i}{9} = -\frac{\sqrt{6}}{9}i

So, the simplified result is: 69i-\frac{\sqrt{6}}{9}i

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Related Questions

  1. How do we handle imaginary numbers in division?
  2. What is the significance of rationalizing the denominator?
  3. How is ii defined and why does i2=1i^2 = -1?
  4. Can you simplify other expressions with square roots of negative numbers?
  5. What is the practical use of imaginary numbers in real-world applications?

Tip: Always remember to rationalize the denominator in complex expressions for cleaner, standardized results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Simplification of expressions
Square roots
Imaginary numbers
Rationalization of denominators

Formulas

\(\sqrt{-a} = \sqrt{a} \cdot i\) where \(i = \sqrt{-1}\)
Rationalization: \(\frac{a}{bi} \cdot \frac{i}{i} = \frac{ai}{-b}\)

Theorems

Definition of the imaginary unit \(i\), where \(i^2 = -1\)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12