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Factor the following expression using imaginary numbers:

81x^2+121
Please show me the steps, thank you!

User Raniere Silva
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Answer: (9x + 11i) (9x - 11i)

Explanation:

When i is squared, you are given a negative value, but by multiplying a positive by a negative, we reverse that and are left with positive 121. The 9x will be cancelled out by the 11's and squaring the 9x will give 81x^2.

It's hard to fully explain this, but if I do find something, I will update this or comment more explanation. You could try to solve using the quadratic formula.

Hope this helps.

User Henz
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