what is the absolute value of the complex number -4 minus the square root of 2i? A. Square root of 14 B. 3 square root of 2 C. 14 D. 18

Mathematics · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021

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Given the complex number

-4 - √2i

Determine the absolute value of the number.

Solution:

In order to determine the absolute value of the number, we simply needed to enclose the given equation by an absolute value sign. The absolute value of a number, simply refers to the positive value, this means that the absolute value of a negative number simply equal to its positive value. Absolute value sign is represented by ||.

= | -4 - √2i |

= 4 + √2i 

Final answer:

= 4 + √2i