Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - 4-8 Complex Numbers - Lesson Check - Page 253: 1

Answer

$5i\sqrt{3}$

Work Step by Step

Using $\sqrt{ab}=\sqrt{a}\cdot\sqrt{b},$ the given expression, $ \sqrt{-75} ,$ is equivalent to \begin{align*} & \sqrt{-1}\cdot\sqrt{25}\cdot\sqrt{3} \\&= \sqrt{-1}\cdot5\cdot\sqrt{3} .\end{align*} Since $i=\sqrt{-1},$ the expression above is equivalent to \begin{align*}\require{cancel} & i\cdot5\cdot\sqrt{3} \\&= 5i\sqrt{3} .\end{align*}
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