SOLUTION: Write the expression as a complex number in standard form. 1+2i ____ √2+i

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Question 171399: Write the expression as a complex number in standard form.

1+2i
____
√2+i
Answer by stanbon(48545) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the expression as a complex number in standard form.
1+2i
____
√2+i
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Multiply numerator and denominator by (sqrt2 - i)
[(1+2i)(sqrt(2)-i]/[2+1]
= [sqrt(2)+2 (2sqrt2-1)i]
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Cheers,
Stan H.