Math Problem Statement

Simplify the expressions below as much as possible. Leave no negative numbers under radicals and no radicals in denominators. Expression 1: sqrt(-81) / sqrt(-3), Expression 2: sqrt(-2) * sqrt(32)

Solution

Let's simplify the two expressions in the image.

Expression 1:

813\frac{\sqrt{-81}}{\sqrt{-3}}

  • The square root of a negative number introduces the imaginary unit ii, where i=1i = \sqrt{-1}.
  • Simplify the numerator: 81=811=9i\sqrt{-81} = \sqrt{81} \cdot \sqrt{-1} = 9i.
  • Simplify the denominator: 3=31=3i\sqrt{-3} = \sqrt{3} \cdot \sqrt{-1} = \sqrt{3}i.
  • Now, divide the two: 9i3i=93=933=33.\frac{9i}{\sqrt{3}i} = \frac{9}{\sqrt{3}} = \frac{9\sqrt{3}}{3} = 3\sqrt{3}.

Expression 2:

232\sqrt{-2} \cdot \sqrt{32}

  • Again, introduce ii for the negative square root. 2=2i\sqrt{-2} = \sqrt{2} \cdot i.
  • Simplify the second square root: 32=162=42\sqrt{32} = \sqrt{16 \cdot 2} = 4\sqrt{2}.
  • Now, multiply the two: (2i)(42)=4i(22)=4i2=8i.(\sqrt{2} \cdot i) \cdot (4\sqrt{2}) = 4 \cdot i \cdot (\sqrt{2} \cdot \sqrt{2}) = 4i \cdot 2 = 8i.

Final Answers:

  1. 813=33\frac{\sqrt{-81}}{\sqrt{-3}} = 3\sqrt{3}
  2. 232=8i\sqrt{-2} \cdot \sqrt{32} = 8i

Would you like more details on the steps or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions to expand on this:

  1. How do you simplify expressions involving imaginary numbers and square roots?
  2. What is the significance of the imaginary unit ii in mathematics?
  3. How can you rationalize denominators when radicals are involved?
  4. Can complex numbers be used to solve real-world problems?
  5. What are the properties of square roots of negative numbers?

Tip: Always express square roots of negative numbers in terms of the imaginary unit ii to simplify complex expressions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Radicals
Simplification of Expressions

Formulas

sqrt(a * b) = sqrt(a) * sqrt(b)
sqrt(-x) = sqrt(x) * i, where i = sqrt(-1)
Division and multiplication of radicals: sqrt(a) / sqrt(b) = sqrt(a/b), sqrt(a) * sqrt(b) = sqrt(a * b)

Theorems

Properties of square roots of negative numbers
Basic properties of imaginary unit (i)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12