Table of contents
- 0. Review of Algebra4h 16m
- 1. Equations & Inequalities3h 18m
- 2. Graphs of Equations43m
- 3. Functions2h 17m
- 4. Polynomial Functions1h 44m
- 5. Rational Functions1h 23m
- 6. Exponential & Logarithmic Functions2h 28m
- 7. Systems of Equations & Matrices4h 6m
- 8. Conic Sections2h 23m
- 9. Sequences, Series, & Induction1h 19m
- 10. Combinatorics & Probability1h 45m
1. Equations & Inequalities
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Problem 55
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Textbook QuestionFind each product. Write answers in standard form. (2+i)(3-2i)
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Complex Numbers
Complex numbers are numbers that have a real part and an imaginary part, expressed in the form a + bi, where 'a' is the real part and 'b' is the coefficient of the imaginary unit 'i', which is defined as the square root of -1. Understanding complex numbers is essential for performing operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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Multiplication of Complex Numbers
To multiply complex numbers, you apply the distributive property (also known as the FOIL method for binomials) to combine the real and imaginary parts. For example, when multiplying (a + bi)(c + di), you calculate ac, ad, bc, and bd, and then combine like terms, remembering that i^2 = -1 to simplify the result.
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Standard Form of Complex Numbers
The standard form of a complex number is expressed as a + bi, where 'a' and 'b' are real numbers. When performing operations with complex numbers, it is important to simplify the result into this form for clarity and consistency, ensuring that the real and imaginary parts are clearly identified.
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