SOLUTION: Hello. My problem is just {{{5/i}}}. I believe the answer is -25, because I squared both terms and 5^2=25, and i^2=-1. So then you have 25/-1, which equals -25. Is this the co

Algebra ->  Complex Numbers Imaginary Numbers Solvers and Lesson -> SOLUTION: Hello. My problem is just {{{5/i}}}. I believe the answer is -25, because I squared both terms and 5^2=25, and i^2=-1. So then you have 25/-1, which equals -25. Is this the co      Log On


   

Question 477099: Hello. My problem is just 5%2Fi. I believe the answer is -25, because I squared both terms and 5^2=25, and i^2=-1. So then you have 25/-1, which equals -25. Is this the correct way to approach the problem, and did I get this answer correct?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


What gives you the idea that you can square a fraction and not change the value?

If you want to rationalize your denominator, you can multiply the fraction by 1 in the form of the denominator divided by itself.



John

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