SOLUTION: 4-7i divided by 5+6i I understand that you have to foil the opposite of the denomenator, but i have trouble simplifying. I got as far as 20-59i+42i^2 over 25-36i^2. I hope yo

SOLUTION: 4-7i divided by 5+6i I understand that you have to foil the opposite of the denomenator, but i have trouble simplifying. I got as far as 20-59i+42i^2 over 25-36i^2. I hope yo

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Question 215706: 4-7i divided by 5+6i
I understand that you have to foil the opposite of the denomenator, but i have trouble simplifying. I got as far as 20-59i+42i^2 over 25-36i^2.
I hope you understand my question. Thank you.
Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i^2 is -1

[20 - 59i - 42] / [25 + 36]

[-22 - 59i] / 61
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