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Pure Imaginary Numbers and Simplifying Radicals

Pure Imaginary Numbers and Simplifying Radicals

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Flashcard

Mathematics

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

CCSS
HSN.CN.A.1, HSN.CN.A.2, HSN.CN.A.3

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a pure imaginary number?

Back

A pure imaginary number is a complex number that can be written in the form bi, where b is a real number and i is the imaginary unit, defined as the square root of -1.

Tags

CCSS.HSN.CN.A.1

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you simplify the square root of a negative number?

Back

To simplify the square root of a negative number, factor out -1 from the radicand. For example, √-a = √(-1) * √a = i√a.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the value of i^2?

Back

The value of i^2 is -1.

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CCSS.HSN.CN.A.1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the pattern for powers of i?

Back

The powers of i cycle every four: i^1 = i, i^2 = -1, i^3 = -i, i^4 = 1, and then it repeats.

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CCSS.HSN.CN.A.2

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you simplify √-28?

Back

√-28 can be simplified by factoring out -1: √-28 = √(-1) * √28 = i√28 = 2i√7.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the simplified form of √150?

Back

The simplified form of √150 is √(25 * 6) = √25 * √6 = 5√6.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the value of i^13?

Back

To find i^13, reduce the exponent modulo 4: 13 mod 4 = 1, so i^13 = i.

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CCSS.HSN.CN.A.2

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