How do you simplify #\frac { 8+ 6i } { 3- 2i }#?

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Megan D. · Stefan V.
Dec 2, 2017

#(12+34i)/13#

Explanation:

In order to simplify this, you need to make sure #i# isn't in the denominator (or bottom) of the fraction. To do this, multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of #3-2i#, which is #3+2i#. When doing this, make sure to use the FOIL method:

1)

#((8+6i) * (3+2i))/((3-2i) * (3+2i))#

2)

#(24+16i+18i-12)/(9+6i-6i-4i^2)#

Since #i# equals #sqrt(-1)#, #i^2# equals #-1#.

3)

#(12+34i)/(9+4)#

4)

#(12+34i)/(13)#

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