Concept explainers
To find: the value of b from the complex root where a and b are real numbers.
Answer to Problem 66STP
The value of
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Concept used:
In order to rationalize the denominator, it need to get rid of all radicals that are in the denominator.
Step 1: multiply the numerator and denominator by a radical that will get ride of the radical in the denominator.
Step2: make sure all radicals are simplified.
Step 3: Simplify the fraction if needed.
Calculation:
It has to be second complex conjugate root:
Product root here is
Since
Hence the value of
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