Multiplying Complex Numbers and Simplifying

Multiplying Complex Numbers and Simplifying

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial teaches how to divide complex numbers by rationalizing the denominator using conjugates. The instructor solves three example problems, demonstrating the process of multiplying by the conjugate and simplifying the resulting expressions. The video concludes with a call to practice additional problems and encourages viewers to share and subscribe.

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36 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in dividing complex numbers?

Rationalize the denominator using its conjugate

Add the numerators and denominators

Subtract the numerators

Multiply the numerator by the denominator

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after finding the conjugate of the denominator?

Subtract it from the numerator

Multiply both numerator and denominator by it

Add it to the numerator

Divide the numerator by it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the conjugate of the complex number 3 - 4i?

3 + 4i

3 - 4i

-3 - 4i

-3 + 4i

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the expression (2 + 3i)(3 + 4i), what is the result of 2 times 4i?

8

8i

8i^2

8i^3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of squaring 4i?

-16i

16i

-16

16

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is a complex number typically written?

ai + b

a / bi

a - bi

a + bi

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of (2 + 3i) / (3 - 4i)?

-6/25 + 17/25i

-17/25 + 6/25i

6/25 - 17/25i

17/25 - 6/25i

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