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Why do you only have to get rid of the imaginary number in the denominator when dividing by imaginary numbers?
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∙ 8y ago
It is not a requirement. However, it is easier to divide mentally if the denominator is a rational number.
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∙ 6y ago
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Does dividing by zero result in an imaginary number?
No. Dividing by zero is undefined. It does not result in anything.
What is the difference between imaginary numbers and complex numbers?
No difference. The set of complex numbers includes the set of imaginary numbers.
What are imagery numbers?
imaginary numbers are numbers that are a negative square root, which is not possoble therefor it is called and imaginary number. ex the square root of -24 is an imaginary number
Why do you have to switch the numerator and denominator when dividing fractions?
This is because dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
Explain why dividing the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the greatest common factor is the most efficient way of simplfying the fraction?
By dividing both the numerator and denominator by the same number is like dividing by 1.
Can an imaginary number be obtained by dividing two real numbers?
No.
Is 5i a complex number?
Yes it is. All pure imaginary numbers (such as 5i) as well as all real numbers and any combination of real & imaginary (by adding, subtractin, multiplying, dividing) makes a complex number.
The number you are dividing by in a division problem?
Denominator
Can a fraction contain an imaginary number in the denominator?
yes
Does dividing by zero result in an imaginary number?
No. Dividing by zero is undefined. It does not result in anything.
How is dividing mixed numbers the same as dividing fractions?
A mixed number can be converted into an improper fraction. Mixed numbers as improper fractions can be divided just like any other fraction. To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the original numerator to give the new numerator and put this over the original denominator.
What is the difference between imaginary numbers and complex numbers?
No difference. The set of complex numbers includes the set of imaginary numbers.
What are imagery numbers?
imaginary numbers are numbers that are a negative square root, which is not possoble therefor it is called and imaginary number. ex the square root of -24 is an imaginary number
Why do you have to switch the numerator and denominator when dividing fractions?
This is because dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.
How do you simplify a number that is bigger than the denominator?
simplify by dividing
What do you do when the fraction of a mixed number is improper?
You make a mixed number by dividing the merator to the denominator by putting the remainder over the denominator.
How dividing by decimal is similar from dividing whole number?
Consider 23/1.344 This can be written as 23000/1344 (we multiplied both numerator and denominator by 1000 and doing so does not change the original value). Lo and behold we have converted dividing by decimal to dividing whole numbers. Consider 23.089/4.6788 This can be written as 230890/46788 (we multiplied both numerator and denominator by 10000 and doing so does not change the original value). Lo and behold we have converted dividing by decimal to dividing whole numbers.
