Math Problem Statement
3.(5+J²)(4-5J)/(2+3J)
Solution
Let's simplify the expression , where represents the imaginary unit, i.e., .
Step 1: Expand the numerator
The numerator is .
First, recall that . So:
Now multiply by :
Thus, the numerator simplifies to .
Step 2: Express the denominator in standard form
The denominator is . To simplify the division, we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator, .
Step 3: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate
Step 3.1: Multiply the denominator
Step 3.2: Multiply the numerator
Now, expand :
Since , we get:
Step 4: Final simplification
Thus, the expression becomes: This simplifies to:
So, the simplified result is:
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Tip: Always check for opportunities to use the complex conjugate when dividing complex numbers to avoid imaginary terms in the denominator.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Complex Numbers
Algebra
Imaginary Numbers
Multiplication of Complex Numbers
Division of Complex Numbers
Formulas
J² = -1 (where J is the imaginary unit)
(a + bJ)(c - dJ) = (ac + bd) + (bc - ad)J
Complex Conjugate: (a + bJ)(a - bJ) = a² + b²
Theorems
Complex Conjugate Theorem
Simplification of Complex Expressions
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12, Early College