Math Problem Statement

Write the square root as the product of two square roots. 1-45\sqrt{-45}

Solution

To express the square root of 45\sqrt{-45} as the product of two square roots, you can break it down as follows:

45=1×45\sqrt{-45} = \sqrt{-1 \times 45}

Now, using the property of square roots that a×b=a×b\sqrt{a \times b} = \sqrt{a} \times \sqrt{b}, you can split this into:

45=1×45\sqrt{-45} = \sqrt{-1} \times \sqrt{45}

Since 1=i\sqrt{-1} = i (the imaginary unit), we have:

45=i×45\sqrt{-45} = i \times \sqrt{45}

Thus, the square root of 45-45 is written as i×45i \times \sqrt{45}, which is the product of two square roots.

Would you like to explore more details on this, or do you have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to explore:

  1. How do you simplify 45\sqrt{45}?
  2. What is the value of 1\sqrt{-1} and why is it called imaginary?
  3. Can all negative square roots be written as a product of ii and a positive square root?
  4. How do you multiply two complex numbers like 3i×2i3i \times 2i?
  5. What is the significance of the imaginary unit ii in mathematics?

Tip: When simplifying square roots, try to factor the number into its prime factors to make simplifications easier.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Imaginary Numbers
Square Roots
Complex Numbers

Formulas

√(a × b) = √a × √b
√-1 = i

Theorems

Properties of Square Roots
Definition of Imaginary Unit

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12