Intermediate Algebra: Connecting Concepts through Application

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 0-53449-636-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-53449-636-4

Chapter 8 - Radical Functions - 8.5 Complex Numbers - 8.5 Exercises - Page 663: 63

Answer

$ \frac{17}{29}+\frac{1}{29} i$

Work Step by Step

Given \begin{equation} \frac{2-4 i}{3-7 i}. \end{equation} Multiply both numerator and denominator by conjugate of the denominator and simplify. \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} \frac{2-4 i}{3-7 i}&=\frac{2-4 i}{3-7 i}\cdot \frac{(3+7 i)}{(3+7 i)}\\ & =\frac{2(3+7 i)-4i(3+7 i)}{9+49}\\ &=\frac{6+14i-12i+28}{58}\\ &= \frac{34}{58}+\frac{2}{58} i \\ & = \frac{17}{29}+\frac{1}{29} i. \end{aligned} \end{equation}
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.