College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 1 - Equations and Inequalities - Exercise Set 1.4 - Page 143: 59

Answer

To add complex numbers, first add the real terms alone, and then add the imaginary numbers alone.

Work Step by Step

To add complex numbers, first add the real terms alone, and then add the imaginary numbers alone, as shown by the following example. $5+2i+(4+8i)$ $(5+4)+(2i+8i)$ $9+10i$
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