Math Problem Statement

Which expression is equal to 2√−32?

Solution

To solve this, we need to simplify 2322 \sqrt{-32}.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Handle the Negative Inside the Square Root: 32=132=132\sqrt{-32} = \sqrt{-1 \cdot 32} = \sqrt{-1} \cdot \sqrt{32} Since 1=i\sqrt{-1} = i (where ii is the imaginary unit), we get: 32=i32\sqrt{-32} = i \cdot \sqrt{32}

  2. Simplify 32\sqrt{32}: Break down 32 into factors: 32=162=162=42\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \cdot 2} = \sqrt{16} \cdot \sqrt{2} = 4\sqrt{2} Thus, 32=i42=4i2\sqrt{-32} = i \cdot 4\sqrt{2} = 4i\sqrt{2}

  3. Multiply by 2: Now we go back to the original expression, 2322 \cdot \sqrt{-32}: 232=2(4i2)=8i22 \cdot \sqrt{-32} = 2 \cdot (4i\sqrt{2}) = 8i\sqrt{2}

Conclusion:

The correct answer is: 8i2\boxed{8i\sqrt{2}}

Would you like more details, or do you have any questions about the solution?

Here are some related questions to practice:

  1. What is 64\sqrt{-64} simplified?
  2. How would you simplify 3183 \sqrt{-18}?
  3. What is the value of 50\sqrt{-50} in terms of ii?
  4. If 72\sqrt{-72} is simplified, what would the result be?
  5. What is the simplified form of 585 \sqrt{-8}?

Tip: Remember that ii represents 1\sqrt{-1}, and this is essential when dealing with square roots of negative numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Imaginary Unit
Simplification of Radicals

Formulas

√(a * b) = √a * √b
√(-1) = i

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12