College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.4 - Page 142: 21

Answer

$\frac{3+i}{5}$

Work Step by Step

Multiply the top and bottom of the term by the conjugate of the denominator. Then combine like terms and divide to simplify. $\frac{2}{3-i}$ $\frac{2}{3-i}(\frac{3+i}{3+i})$ $\frac{6+2i}{9-3i+3i-i^2}$ $\frac{6+2i}{10}$ $\frac{2(3+i)}{10}$ $\frac{3+i}{5}$
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