6- Simplify a) \frac{2+i}{1+2i} b) \frac{\sqrt{-3}}{1+\sqrt{-5}}
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(2+i)(2-i) = 4 - i^2 = 4 + 1 = 5 So, 2+i can be simplified to (1+2i)/sqrt(5). Show more…
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