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: 49

Answer

$47i$

Work Step by Step

Make the negative square roots positive by creating an imaginary number outside each radical. Then simplify the radical and combine like terms. $5\sqrt {-16}+3\sqrt {-81}$ $5i\sqrt {16}+3i\sqrt {81}$ $20i+27i$ $47i$
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