Simplify i^2*5

Problem

i2⋅5

Solution

1. Identify the value of the imaginary unit i By definition, i is the square root of −1

2. Apply the property of i2 Squaring the imaginary unit results in −1

i2=−1

3. Substitute the value of i2 back into the original expression.

−1⋅5

4. Multiply the constants to find the final simplified value.

−5

Final Answer

i2⋅5=−5

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