Algebra II­9  Section 6.

1.  Why does  have no real solution?
No real number can be squared to = -1.

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 ex:   = _______ = _______

In general, if r is a positive real number, then 

= 

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ex:  Simplify

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pure imaginary numbers ­­

-- form where b≠0 real number

ex:

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2.  To add and subtract pure imaginary numbers:

Simplify each radical and express as ,

then add/subtract like terms.

ex:  

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3.  To multiply or divide pure imaginary numbers:
express as , then multiply/divide

Remember: Product/Quotient Rule for

radicals only holds true
for real numbers.

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a. 

b.  

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c.

d.

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4.  Solve 

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Use calculator to simplify each.
Look for a pattern.

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Assignment:  Section 6.7  Pg. 290­291  
Written Exercises #2­26 even, 
31­35 odd, 37­40 Part a only
Challenge #42

No calculator

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