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What is the magnitude of -10 + 24i

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Answer: 26

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Step-by-step explanation:

The given complex number is in the form a+bi

a = -10

b = 24

The magnitude of the complex number is given by the formula

sqrt(a^2+b^2)

It's the distance from (0,0) to (a,b) on the xy plane.

So, that distance or magnitude is...

sqrt(a^2+b^2)

sqrt((-10)^2+24^2)

sqrt(100+576)

sqrt(676)

26 is the magnitude

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