Dividing complex numbers by multiplying by the conjugate

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary limitation of multiplying by 'i' when dealing with complex numbers?
It simplifies the expression too much.
It changes the sign of the expression.
It increases the value of the expression.
It does not eliminate 'i' from the denominator.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What distinguishes conjugate pairs from other pairs of complex numbers?
They differ only in the sign between terms.
They have the same real part.
They are always positive.
They have the same imaginary part.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of multiplying two conjugate pairs?
A negative real number.
A complex number with a larger imaginary part.
A real number with no imaginary part.
A complex number with an imaginary part.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to multiply by the conjugate pair when simplifying complex numbers?
To make the expression more complex.
To change the sign of the expression.
To eliminate the imaginary unit 'i' from the denominator.
To increase the magnitude of the expression.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in simplifying a complex expression after multiplying by the conjugate?
Divide the entire expression by the conjugate.
Combine like terms and simplify.
Add the real parts together.
Multiply the imaginary parts.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you simplify a fraction like 2/4?
Subtract 1 from both numerator and denominator.
Add 1 to both numerator and denominator.
Divide both numerator and denominator by 2.
Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the final form of a simplified complex number?
A real number only.
An imaginary number only.
A complex number with a real and imaginary part.
A fraction with no imaginary part.
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