Complex Numbers (Add & Subtract)

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Define a complex number.

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A complex number is a number that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers, and i is the imaginary unit, defined as the square root of -1.

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What is the imaginary unit 'i'?

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The imaginary unit 'i' is defined as i = √(-1). It is used to represent the square root of negative numbers.

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How do you add two complex numbers?

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To add two complex numbers, combine their real parts and their imaginary parts separately. For example, (a + bi) + (c + di) = (a + c) + (b + d)i.

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How do you subtract two complex numbers?

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To subtract two complex numbers, subtract their real parts and their imaginary parts separately. For example, (a + bi) - (c + di) = (a - c) + (b - d)i.

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Simplify: (10 + 15i) - (48 - 30i)

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-38 + 45i

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What is the result of adding (5 - 2i) + (-7 + 8i)?

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-2 + 6i

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What is the result of subtracting (3 - 4i) - (3 + 5i)?

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-9i

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How do you multiply a complex number by 'i'?

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Multiplying a complex number by 'i' rotates the number 90 degrees counterclockwise in the complex plane. For example, i(a + bi) = -b + ai.

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Simplify: 2√-32

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8i√2

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What is the result of adding 2i + 3 + 7 - 12i?

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-10i + 10

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