[-9 -sqrt(-3)]^2
let me change that to i notation (i=sqrt-1)
[-9- i sqrt3]^2
Using FOIL
81+9isqsrt3 +9isqrt3+i^2*3
81+18i*sqrt3 -3
78+18i*sqrt3
remember i^2=-1
Perform the indicated operation(s) and express the result in standard form. Leave answers in terms of square roots (do not use decimals).
(-9-sqrt-3)^2
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