Math Problem Statement

Simplify expressions involving square roots of negative numbers and powers of imaginary unit i, as presented in the uploaded worksheet.

Solution

Here is the solution to the problems on the worksheet:


Simplify the following expressions:

  1. 25=5i\sqrt{-25} = 5i
  2. 324=18i\sqrt{-324} = 18i
  3. 15=i15\sqrt{-15} = i\sqrt{15}
  4. 44=i44=2i11\sqrt{-44} = i\sqrt{44} = 2i\sqrt{11}
  5. 252=i252=6i7\sqrt{-252} = i\sqrt{252} = 6i\sqrt{7}
  6. 288=i288=12i2\sqrt{-288} = i\sqrt{288} = 12i\sqrt{2}
  7. 824=i824=i192=i83\sqrt{-8} \cdot \sqrt{24} = i\sqrt{8} \cdot \sqrt{24} = i\sqrt{192} = i\cdot8\sqrt{3}
  8. 6125=i6i12i5=i3360=i610=6i10\sqrt{-6} \cdot \sqrt{-12} \cdot \sqrt{-5} = i\sqrt{6} \cdot i\sqrt{12} \cdot i\sqrt{5} = -i^3\sqrt{360} = -i\cdot6\sqrt{10} = -6i\sqrt{10}

Simplify powers of ii:

  1. i28=(i4)7=17=1i^{28} = (i^4)^7 = 1^7 = 1
  2. i49=(i4)12i=112i=ii^{49} = (i^4)^{12} \cdot i = 1^{12} \cdot i = i

Combine imaginary numbers:

  1. 15i+4i=19i15i + 4i = 19i
  2. 8i9i6i=8i54i2=8i+54=54+8i8i - 9i \cdot 6i = 8i - 54i^2 = 8i + 54 = 54 + 8i

Simplify complex expressions:

  1. (4i)32i=(4)3i32i=64(i)2i=128i2=128(-4i)^3 \cdot 2i = (-4)^3 \cdot i^3 \cdot 2i = -64 \cdot (-i) \cdot 2i = 128i^2 = -128
  2. (2i)5(i6)2=(32i5)(6)=32ii(6)=326=38(2i)^5 - (i\sqrt{6})^2 = (32i^5) - (-6) = 32i \cdot i - (-6) = -32 - 6 = -38

Would you like me to expand on any explanation for these steps or further clarify the calculations?

Here are 5 related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the pattern of powers of ii and how can it be used to simplify expressions?
  2. How do you simplify products of square roots when involving imaginary numbers?
  3. How can imaginary numbers like ii behave similarly to real numbers in arithmetic operations?
  4. How can you use factoring to simplify complex radicals like 288\sqrt{-288}?
  5. What are the applications of imaginary numbers in solving quadratic equations?

Tip: Always check for patterns in imaginary numbers, such as the repetition every 4

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Imaginary Numbers
Simplifying Radicals
Properties of i (Imaginary Unit)
Complex Numbers

Formulas

√(-x) = i√x for x > 0
Powers of i: i^1 = i, i^2 = -1, i^3 = -i, i^4 = 1 (repeating every 4 powers)

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots and Imaginary Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-11