Introductory Algebra for College Students (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-13417-805-X
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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Imaginary Numbers as Solutions of Quadratic Equations - Exercise Set - Page 655: 6

Answer

$2i\sqrt{3}$

Work Step by Step

Using the properties of radicals and that $i=\sqrt{-1}$, then the given expression, $ \sqrt{-12} ,$ is equivalent to \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} \sqrt{-1}\cdot\sqrt{12} \\\\= i\cdot\sqrt{4\cdot3} \\\\= i\cdot\sqrt{(2)^2\cdot3} \\\\= i\cdot2\sqrt{3} \\\\= 2i\sqrt{3} .\end{array}
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