Algebra 2 Common Core

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0133186024
ISBN 13: 978-0-13318-602-4

Chapter 4 - Quadratic Functions and Equations - Chapter Review - Page 272: 78

Answer

$-3-2i$

Work Step by Step

Multiplying the numerator and the denominator by $2i,$ the given expression, $ \dfrac{4-6i}{2i} ,$ is equivalent to \begin{align*} & \dfrac{4-6i}{2i}\cdot\dfrac{2i}{2i} \\\\&= \dfrac{4(2i)-6i(2i)}{(2i)^2} \\\\&= \dfrac{8i-12i^2}{4i^2} \\\\&= \dfrac{8i-12(-1)}{4(-1)} &\text{ (use $i^2=-1$)} \\\\&= \dfrac{8i+12}{-4} \\\\&= \dfrac{8i}{-4}+\dfrac{12}{-4} \\\\&= -2i-3 \\\\&= -3-2i .\end{align*} Hence, the given expression simplifies to $ -3-2i $.
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