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1

Consider the following definitions of imaginary numbers:

Then,

Explanation

2

The answer is not present.

Explanation

Combine like terms:

Distribute:

Combine like terms:

3

Evaluate:

Explanation

Use the FOIL method to simplify. FOIL means to mulitply the first terms together, then multiply the outer terms together, then multiply the inner terms togethers, and lastly, mulitply the last terms together.

The imaginary is equal to:

Write the terms for .

Replace with the appropiate values and simplify.

4

Add:

Explanation

When adding complex numbers, add the real parts and the imaginary parts separately to get another complex number in standard form.

Adding the real parts gives , and adding the imaginary parts gives .

5

Simplify:

Explanation

When simplifying expressions with complex numbers, use the same techniques and procedures as normal.

Distribute the sign to the terms in parentheses:

Combine like terms- combine the real numbers together and the imaginary numbers together:

This gives a final answer of 10-4i

6

Divide:

The answer must be in standard form.

Explanation

Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the conjugate of the denominator which is which results in

The numerator after simplification give us

The denominator is equal to

Hence, the final answer in standard form =

7

What is the value of ?

Explanation

Recall that the definition of imaginary numbers gives that and thus that . Therefore, we can use Exponent Rules to write

8

Simplify:

Explanation

When simplifying expressions with complex numbers, use the same techniques and procedures as normal.

Distribute the sign to the terms in parentheses:

Combine like terms- combine the real numbers together and the imaginary numbers together:

This gives a final answer of 10+2i

9

Simplify:

Explanation

When simplifying expressions with complex numbers, use the same techniques and procedures as normal.

Distribute the sign to the terms in parentheses:

Combine like terms- combine the real numbers together and the imaginary numbers together:

This gives a final answer of 9+9i

10

Multiply:

Explanation

Use FOIL to multiply the two binomials.

Recall that FOIL stands for Firsts, Outers, Inners, and Lasts.

Remember that

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