Expression Help: Simplifying (10 + 5i) / (2 - i)

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The expression (10 + 5i) / (2 - i) can be simplified to the form x + y*i by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator, which is (2 + i). This process, known as rationalizing the denominator, yields the final result of 3 + 4i. Participants confirmed the correctness of this solution, emphasizing the importance of this technique in complex number calculations.

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Express (10 + 5i) / (2 - i) in the form x + y*i.

Not sure what to do and I was wondering if I could get some help :S
 
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Yep, you start by multiplying the numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator. This is called rationalizing the denominator.
 
My textbook doesn't have the answer for the question...
 
Ooookaaaay, but that doesn't mean you can't do the problem. give it a shot and let's see what you come up with.
 
I got 3+4i for the answer.
 
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I got 3+4i for the answer.
Correctomundo! Remember that trick that Tom reminded you of -- you'll use it a lot.
 
Sweeeet! Thanks ^^
 

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