Question

Simplify { - 48} " align="absmiddle" class="latex-formula">

Answer 1

Answer:

4i*sqrt(3)

Step-by-step explanation:

Break into prime factors.

48:2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3

sqrt(- 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 * 3) for every pair of factors take 1 out of the brackets and throw the other one away.

2 * 2 sqrt(-3)        The square root of a minus is i

2 * 2 * i * sqrt(3)

4i * sqrt(3)  Answer