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Complex Numbers Introduction

Complex Numbers Introduction

A complex number is any number that can be expressed in the form of z = a + ib.

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a is called the real part of the complex number, and b is called the imaginary part.

Note

A pure imaginary number or a pure real number is also a complex number.

Examples

  1. What is the real part of 2i+1? A. Real part : 1

  2. What is the imaginary part of 2 - 4i? A. Imaginary part : -4

  3. Is it a complex number z = 2i? A. Yes , because we can write this number as z = 0 + 2i.

  4. Is it a complex number z = 4? A. Yes , because we can write this number as z = 4 + 0i.

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