Math Problem Statement

(\sqrt(-8))/(\sqrt(-2)\sqrt(-9)) what does B equal

Solution

To simplify the expression:

829\frac{\sqrt{-8}}{\sqrt{-2} \cdot \sqrt{-9}}

We first use the property of square roots with negative numbers, which involves imaginary numbers (i=1i = \sqrt{-1}).

  1. Simplify 8\sqrt{-8}: 8=18=i8=i22\sqrt{-8} = \sqrt{-1} \cdot \sqrt{8} = i \cdot \sqrt{8} = i \cdot 2\sqrt{2}

  2. Simplify 2\sqrt{-2}: 2=12=i2\sqrt{-2} = \sqrt{-1} \cdot \sqrt{2} = i \cdot \sqrt{2}

  3. Simplify 9\sqrt{-9}: 9=19=i3=3i\sqrt{-9} = \sqrt{-1} \cdot \sqrt{9} = i \cdot 3 = 3i

Now, substitute these values back into the original expression:

i22(i2)(3i)\frac{i \cdot 2\sqrt{2}}{(i \cdot \sqrt{2}) \cdot (3i)}

  1. Simplify the denominator: (i2)(3i)=3i22=3(1)2=32(i \cdot \sqrt{2}) \cdot (3i) = 3i^2 \cdot \sqrt{2} = 3(-1) \cdot \sqrt{2} = -3\sqrt{2}

  2. Simplify the entire expression: i2232=2i3=2i3\frac{i \cdot 2\sqrt{2}}{-3\sqrt{2}} = \frac{2i}{-3} = -\frac{2i}{3}

So, B=2i3B = -\frac{2i}{3}.

Would you like a more detailed explanation on any step or have further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do we handle square roots of negative numbers in general?
  2. What is the imaginary unit ii and its significance in mathematics?
  3. Can all negative square roots be simplified in this way?
  4. How do we multiply complex numbers involving ii?
  5. What are some practical applications of complex numbers?

Tip: Remember, i2=1i^2 = -1 is crucial when simplifying expressions involving complex numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Imaginary Unit
Square Roots of Negative Numbers

Formulas

i = \sqrt{-1}
i^2 = -1

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots with Negative Numbers
Multiplication of Complex Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12