SOLUTION: Simplify: 1. 5 / (2+ i)

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Question 612010: Simplify:

1. 5 / (2+ i)

Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Multiply by 1 in the form of the conjugate of the denominator multiplied by itself.



Hint: The product of two conjugates is the difference of two squares. Don't forget that . Also, don't forget to eliminate any factors common to both numerator and denominator.

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