Math Problem Statement

Use the imaginary number π‘– to rewrite the expression below as a complex number. Simplify all radicals -√-60

Solution

To simplify the expression βˆ’βˆ’60-\sqrt{-60} using the imaginary unit ii, follow these steps:

  1. Simplify the negative square root: βˆ’βˆ’60=βˆ’60β‹…βˆ’1-\sqrt{-60} = -\sqrt{60} \cdot \sqrt{-1} Since βˆ’1=i\sqrt{-1} = i, the expression becomes: βˆ’60β‹…i-\sqrt{60} \cdot i

  2. Simplify the square root of 60: 60=4Γ—15=4Γ—15=215\sqrt{60} = \sqrt{4 \times 15} = \sqrt{4} \times \sqrt{15} = 2\sqrt{15} So the expression becomes: βˆ’215β‹…i-2\sqrt{15} \cdot i

Thus, the simplified form of βˆ’βˆ’60-\sqrt{-60} as a complex number is:

βˆ’215i-2\sqrt{15}i

Would you like a detailed explanation of any of these steps?

Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. Simplify βˆ’50\sqrt{-50} as a complex number.
  2. Simplify 3βˆ’203\sqrt{-20} using the imaginary unit ii.
  3. Write βˆ’βˆ’75-\sqrt{-75} as a complex number.
  4. Simplify βˆ’32\sqrt{-32} as a complex number.
  5. Simplify βˆ’4βˆ’45-4\sqrt{-45} using the imaginary unit ii.

Tip: When dealing with square roots of negative numbers, always remember to express βˆ’1\sqrt{-1} as ii.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Imaginary Numbers
Complex Numbers
Square Roots

Formulas

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Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12