Is it possible to write this expression in the form $a+bi$?

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In summary, the conversation discussed the possibility of writing the expression (5-i)/i in the form a+bi and demonstrated that it is possible by multiplying it by 1=i/i and using the fact that i^2=-1. The final form of the expression is -1-5i.
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so the karp is back with another question about math and well this time its not a long homework but rather a genuine question

is this possible?
(5-i)/i​
 
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If you are asking if it's possible to write this expression in the form $a+bi$, yes, it is:

\(\displaystyle c=\frac{5-i}{i}\)

Let's multiply this expression by \(\displaystyle 1=\frac{i}{i}\):

\(\displaystyle c=\frac{5-i}{i}\cdot\frac{i}{i}=\frac{5i-i^2}{i^2}\)

Now, using the fact that $i^2=-1$, we have:

\(\displaystyle c=\frac{5-i}{i}\cdot\frac{i}{i}=\frac{5i-i^2}{i^2}=\frac{5i-(-1)}{-1}=\frac{5i+1}{-1}=-1-5i\) :D
 

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