SOLUTION: 8 _____ 2+i I know I need to divide this. The i always throws me off. is it 4 + i?

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Question 135799: 8
_____
2+i
I know I need to divide this. The i always throws me off. is it 4 + i?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
8
_____
2+i
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Multiply numerator and denominator by 2-i to get:
= 8(2-i)/(4+1)
= (8/5)(2-i)
= (16/5) - (8/5)i
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Cheers,
Stan H.