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Which of the following describes how to simplify the complex fraction (3/4) / (2/5)?
Which of the following describes how to simplify the complex fraction (3/4) / (2/5)?
What is the result of adding the complex numbers (2 + 3i) and (5 + 7i)?
What is the result of adding the complex numbers (2 + 3i) and (5 + 7i)?
How do you rationalize the denominator of the expression 5/(3 + √2)?
How do you rationalize the denominator of the expression 5/(3 + √2)?
What is the least common denominator (LCD) of the rational expressions 1/(x + 2) and 3/(x² - 4)?
What is the least common denominator (LCD) of the rational expressions 1/(x + 2) and 3/(x² - 4)?
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When multiplying the complex numbers (1 + 2i) and (3 - i), what is the result?
When multiplying the complex numbers (1 + 2i) and (3 - i), what is the result?
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In the expression 2/(√5) + 3/(√5), which method is appropriate to simplify it?
In the expression 2/(√5) + 3/(√5), which method is appropriate to simplify it?
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What is the method for dividing the rational expressions (x² - 9)/(x + 3) divided by (x - 3)/(2x)?
What is the method for dividing the rational expressions (x² - 9)/(x + 3) divided by (x - 3)/(2x)?
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Which of the following expressions has a denominator that needs to be rationalized?
Which of the following expressions has a denominator that needs to be rationalized?
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Study Notes
Complex Fractions
- Complex fractions are fractions that contain fractions in the numerator or denominator.
- To simplify complex fractions:
- Simplify the numerator and denominator separately.
- Rewrite the complex fraction as a division problem.
- Divide the simplified numerator by the simplified denominator.
- Example:
- To simplify (a/b) / (c/d), multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
- Thus (a/b) / (c/d) = (a/b)*(d/c) = ad/bc
Operations with Complex Numbers
- A complex number is a number of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers, and i is the imaginary unit (i² = -1).
- Operations with complex numbers:
- Addition/Subtraction: Add/subtract the real parts and the imaginary parts separately.
- Multiplication: Use the distributive property (FOIL method) and the fact that i² = -1.
- Division: Multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator.
Rationalizing the Denominator
- Rationalizing the denominator is a method to eliminate radicals in a fraction's denominator.
- To rationalize a denominator with a square root:
- Multiply the numerator and denominator by the radical in the denominator to eliminate the radical.
- Example:
- To rationalize 1/√2, multiply numerator and denominator by √2 -> (1/√2) * (√2/√2) = √2/2
- If the denominator involves a sum or difference of square roots, multiply by the conjugate of the denominator.
Operations with Rational Expressions
- Expressions that can be written as a fraction where the numerator and denominator are polynomials are called rational expressions.
- Operations with rational expressions follow the same rules as with fractions:
- Addition/Subtraction: Find the least common denominator (LCD) and rewrite the fractions with the LCD. Add/subtract the numerators and put the result over the LCD.
- Multiplication: Multiply the numerators and multiply the denominators. Simplify if possible.
- Division: Multiply the first rational expression by the reciprocal of the second rational expression. Then follow the multiplication procedure.
- Solving rational equations:
- Find the least common denominator (LCD).
- Multiply both sides of the equation by the LCD.
- Simplify the result and solve the resulting equation.
Simplification Strategies
- Look for common factors in the numerator and denominator.
- Factor all polynomials to lowest terms.
- Identify the least common denominator.
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Description
This quiz covers key topics in Algebra, specifically focusing on complex fractions and operations with complex numbers. You'll learn techniques for simplifying complex fractions, performing operations with complex numbers, and rationalizing denominators. Test your understanding with practical examples and exercises!
