Q. Use the imaginary number i to rewrite the expression below as a complex number. Simplify all radicals. −31
Recognize Negative Square Root: First, recognize that −31 involves the square root of a negative number, which can be expressed using the imaginary unit i.−31=−1×31
Separate Terms: Next, separate the square root of −1 from the square root of 31.−1×31=−1×31
Replace with Imaginary Unit: Replace −1 with i to express the square root of −1 as an imaginary number.−1×31=i×31
Simplify as Complex Number: Now, simplify the expression by writing it as a complex number. i31=i31
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