Algebra II : Imaginary Numbers

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for Algebra II

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : Irrational Numbers

Evaluate: 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

We can set  in the cube of a binomial pattern:

Example Question #4672 : Algebra Ii

Which of the following is equal to ?

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1

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Each of the following are true:

Therefore, the correct answer is .

Example Question #1 : Imaginary Numbers

What is the absolute value of 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

The absolute value is a measure of the distance of a point from the origin.  Using the pythagorean distance formula to calculate this distance.

Example Question #1 : Basic Operations With Complex Numbers

Consider the following definitions of imaginary numbers:

Then, 

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Explanation:

Example Question #1 : Understanding Imaginary And Complex Numbers

Simplify the expression.

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None of the other answer choices are correct.

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Combine like terms. Treat as if it were any other variable.

Substitute to eliminate .

Simplify.

Example Question #4 : Basic Operations With Complex Numbers

What is the value of ?

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

When dealing with imaginary numbers, we multiply by foiling as we do with binomials. When we do this we get the expression below: 

Since we know that  we get  which gives us

Example Question #1 : Basic Operations With Complex Numbers

What is the value of  ? 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

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

Example Question #21 : Sat Subject Test In Math I

Find .

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Multiply the numerator and denominator by the numerator's complex conjugate.

Reduce/simplify.

Example Question #6 : How To Add Integers

Subtract:

 

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

This is essentially the following expression after translation:

Now add the real parts together for a sum of , and add the imaginary parts for a sum of .

Example Question #61 : Imaginary Numbers

Multiply:

Answer must be in standard form.

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 The first step is to distribute which gives us:

  

which is in standard form.

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