Complex number: A number that can be expressed in
the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i
is the imaginary unit.
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5
4
3
2
Examples:
real
im
a
g
in
a
ry
Complex Numbers: a + bComplex Numbers: a + bii
b = 0: Real numbers
a = 0: Imaginary numbers
real imaginary
Add Complex NumbersAdd Complex Numbers
ii 5435
1
1
2
i
i
ii 5435
Add the real parts – add the imaginary parts
i89
Subtract Complex NumbersSubtract Complex Numbers
ii 2138
1
1
2
i
i
ii 2138
i9