Answer:
153
Explanation:
i = square root of -1
i = √-1
(3+12√-1) (3-12√-1)
√a times √b = √ab
a√b times c√d = (a times c) √ (b times d)
9 - (36√-1) + (36√-1) - (144(√-1)^2) =
9 - 0 - (144 * -1) =
9 - 0 - (-144) =
9 - (-144) =
9 + 144 =
153
*** funny thing is if you put
(3+12i) (3-12i)
in a calculator
it works!
it gives you the answer 153
another way:
Expand the expression using
(a-b) (a+b) =
a²-b² :
3²-(12i)²
Simplify using exponent rule with same exponent
(a*b)^n =
a^n*b^n:
3²-12²* i²
Calculate the power:
9-144* i²
Rewrite by definition
i²=-1:
9–144×(−1)
Calculate the product or quotient: 9+144
Calculate the sum or difference: 153
Answer: 153
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