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Modeling with Rational Functions — Unit test

Question 793 • Crowley Credit Recovery Algebra II B

What is the value of the expression i 0 × i 1 × i 2 × i 3 × i 4?

Answer
A
1
B
–1
C
i
D
–i

Explanation

Combine the powers by adding their exponents: i⁰ × i¹ × i² × i³ × i⁴ = i⁽⁰⁺¹⁺²⁺³⁺⁴⁾ = i¹⁰. Since i⁴ = 1, i¹⁰ = i⁸ × i² = 1 × (−1) = −1, so the value is −1.

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