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Square Root of -140

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If a number is multiplied by the same number, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. The concept of square roots is used in various fields, including complex number theory. Here, we will discuss the square root of -140.

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What is the Square Root of -140?

The square root is the inverse of the square of the number. Since -140 is a negative number, it does not have a real square root. Instead, its square root is expressed in terms of imaginary numbers. In standard form, the square root of -140 is written as √-140 = √140 * i, where i is the imaginary unit, defined as √-1.

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Understanding the Square Root of -140

To understand the square root of -140, we need to consider the concept of imaginary numbers. Imaginary numbers are used when dealing with the square roots of negative numbers. The square root of -140 can be expressed as √140 * i. Let's explore the methods to express the square root of -140 in a simplified form:

 

1. Simplifying the square root of the positive part: √140

 

2. Multiplying by the imaginary unit i

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Simplifying √140

We can simplify √140 by using prime factorization:

 

Step 1: Prime factorization of 140 140 = 2 × 2 × 5 × 7 = 2² × 5 × 7

 

Step 2: Pairing the prime factors From the factors, we can take one pair of 2 outside the square root: √140 = √(2² × 5 × 7) = 2√(5 × 7) = 2√35

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Expressing the Square Root of -140

Now, let's express the square root of -140 using the simplified form of √140 and the imaginary unit i: √-140 = √140 * i = 2√35 * i

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of -140

When finding the square root of a negative number, students often make mistakes due to misunderstanding the concept of imaginary numbers. Let's look at a few common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting the Imaginary Component

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Students may forget to include the imaginary unit i when finding the square root of a negative number. Remember, the square root of a negative number must include i.

For instance, √-140 should be written as 2√35 * i, not just 2√35.

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Square Root of -140 Examples

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Problem 1

What is the simplified form of √-140?

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The simplified form is 2√35 * i.

Explanation

To simplify √-140, we first simplify √140 using prime factorization to get 2√35, then multiply by the imaginary unit i to account for the negative sign, resulting in 2√35 * i.

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Problem 2

Calculate √-140 * 3.

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The result is 6√35 * i.

Explanation

First, find the square root of -140, which is 2√35 * i.

Multiply this by 3: 2√35 * i * 3 = 6√35 * i.

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Problem 3

If √-140 is multiplied by itself, what is the result?

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The result is -140.

Explanation

(√-140)² = (2√35 * i)² = 4 * 35 * i² = 140 * (-1) = -140, as i² = -1.

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Problem 4

Find the modulus of √-140.

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The modulus is 2√35.

Explanation

The modulus of a complex number a + bi is √(a² + b²).

For √-140 = 0 + 2√35i, the modulus is √(0² + (2√35)²) = 2√35.

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Problem 5

Is the square root of -140 a real number?

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No, it is not a real number.

Explanation

The square root of a negative number is not real; it involves the imaginary unit i.

Thus, √-140 = 2√35 * i is not a real number.

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FAQ on Square Root of -140

1.What is the simplest form of √-140?

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2.How do you express the square root of a negative number?

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3.What is the imaginary unit i?

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4.Can the square root of a negative number be simplified further?

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5.What are imaginary numbers used for?

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Important Glossaries for the Square Root of -140

  • Square root: The square root of a number is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. For negative numbers, it involves imaginary numbers.

 

  • Imaginary number: An imaginary number is a number that can be written as a real number multiplied by the imaginary unit i, where i is the square root of -1.

 

  • Complex number: A complex number is a number that has both a real part and an imaginary part, expressed in the form a + bi.

 

  • Prime factorization: Breaking down a number into its basic building blocks, which are its prime factors.

 

  • Modulus of a complex number: The modulus is the distance of the complex number from the origin in the complex plane, calculated as √(a² + b²) for a number a + bi.
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Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.

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