Math Problem Statement
Farhan claims that there is a solution to the expression 20− . Seeley says this is absurd because negative numbers don’t have square roots. Negative numbers don’t have REAL square roots, so what is the solution to 20− ? A. 2 5i+ B. 2 5i+ C. 20i D. 2 5i 3. Raoul needs to divide (25 19 )i+ by (5 3 )i− . Which of the following demonstrates the first step for using the complex conjugate to divide? A. 25 19 5 3 5 3 25 19 i i i i ÷ + − +
- B. 25 19 5 3 5 3 5 3 i i i i ⋅ +
− + C. 25 19 5 3 5 3 25 19 i i i i ⋅ + − −
- D. 25 19 25 19 5 3 5 3 i i i i ÷ +
− −
- What is 4 6 2 i i − + ? A. 3 2i+ B. 5i C. 3 2i− D. 3 2i− +
Solution
Let's address each question individually.
Question 1
The question asks about the square root of , noting that negative numbers don’t have real square roots but can have complex square roots. The square root of can be expressed as: Thus, the answer is:
D.
Question 2
Raoul needs to divide by . To use the complex conjugate method, the first step involves multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator, . This gives: Therefore, the correct answer is:
B.
Question 3
We are asked to simplify . Let's break down the division by rewriting the denominator:
- Express as .
- Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by , which is the conjugate of .
So, the correct answer is:
A.
Summary of Answers:
- D.
- B.
- A.
Would you like further clarification on any step or more detailed explanations?
Here are some additional related questions:
- What are the properties of imaginary numbers, and why do they allow for the square roots of negative numbers?
- How does multiplying by a complex conjugate help simplify expressions?
- Can complex numbers be represented in polar form, and how would this change calculations?
- What are real-life applications of complex numbers?
- How can complex numbers be visualized on a plane?
Tip: When dividing complex numbers, always use the conjugate of the denominator to simplify the expression into a real number for the denominator.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Complex numbers
Square roots of negative numbers
Division of complex numbers using complex conjugates
Formulas
Square root of a negative number: √(-a) = √(a) * i
Division using complex conjugates: (a + bi) / (c + di) * (c - di)/(c - di)
Theorems
Imaginary unit properties
Complex conjugate theorem for division
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12