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QuestionEvaluate the expression 677\frac{\sqrt{-6}}{\sqrt{-7} \sqrt{-7}} and write the result in the form a+bia+b i The real number aa equals \square The real number bb equals \square

Studdy Solution

STEP 1

1. The expression 677\frac{\sqrt{-6}}{\sqrt{-7} \sqrt{-7}} involves complex numbers, where ii is the imaginary unit with the property i2=1i^2 = -1.
2. The square root of a negative number can be expressed in terms of ii, so x=xi\sqrt{-x} = \sqrt{x} \cdot i for any positive real number xx.
3. The final expression should be in the form a+bia + bi, where aa and bb are real numbers.

STEP 2

1. Express the square roots of negative numbers in terms of ii.
2. Simplify the expression in the numerator and denominator separately.
3. Combine the results to simplify the overall expression.
4. Write the final result in the form a+bia + bi.

STEP 3

Express 6\sqrt{-6} in terms of ii.
6=6i \sqrt{-6} = \sqrt{6} \cdot i

STEP 4

Express 7\sqrt{-7} in terms of ii.
7=7i \sqrt{-7} = \sqrt{7} \cdot i

STEP 5

Simplify the denominator 77\sqrt{-7} \cdot \sqrt{-7}.
77=(7i)(7i)=7i2=7(1)=7 \sqrt{-7} \cdot \sqrt{-7} = (\sqrt{7} \cdot i) \cdot (\sqrt{7} \cdot i) = 7i^2 = 7(-1) = -7

STEP 6

Combine the results from STEP_1 and STEP_3 to simplify the overall expression.
677=6i7=67i \frac{\sqrt{-6}}{\sqrt{-7} \sqrt{-7}} = \frac{\sqrt{6} \cdot i}{-7} = -\frac{\sqrt{6}}{7} \cdot i

STEP 7

Write the final result in the form a+bia + bi.
a=0 a = 0 b=67 b = -\frac{\sqrt{6}}{7}
Solution: The real number aa equals 00. The real number bb equals 67-\frac{\sqrt{6}}{7}.

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