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What is 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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What is the product of two complex conjugates (a + bi)(a - bi)?

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The product of two complex conjugates is a² + b².

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How do you add two complex numbers (a + bi) + (c + di)?

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To add two complex numbers, combine the real parts and the imaginary parts: (a + c) + (b + d)i.

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How do you subtract two complex numbers (a + bi) - (c + di)?

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To subtract two complex numbers, subtract the real parts and the imaginary parts: (a - c) + (b - d)i.

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What is the result of multiplying (3i)(-2 + 4i)?

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The result is -12 - 6i.

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What is the sum of the complex numbers (2 + 5i) and (2 - 5i)?

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The sum is 4.

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What does i² equal?

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i² equals -1.

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What is the result of simplifying (12 - 4i) + (-2 + 8i)?

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The result is 10 + 4i.

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What is the modulus of a complex number a + bi?

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The modulus is √(a² + b²).