Question

Write V64 - V-289 as a complex number in the form of a + bi.

A. 8-171
B. 8 + 171
C. 17+ 8i
D.-17-81
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Answer 1

8-17i

The problem:

`√(64)-√(-289)`

Explanation:

`√(64)=8` because 8 is positive and 8(8)=64.

`√(-289)=17i` because 17i(17i)=289i^2=289(-1)=-289[/tex]

`√(64)-√(-289)`

`8-17i`