Operations with Complex Numbers

A complex number is of the form a + bi , where a is called the real part and bi is called the imaginary part. When performing operations involving complex numbers, we will be able to use many of the techniques we use with polynomials.

Addition and Subtraction of Complex Numbers

When adding complex numbers, we are only allowed to add real parts to other real parts, and imaginary parts to other imaginary parts.

 

Learn more about operations with complex numbers by reading the explanation below.

Operations with Complex Numbers


Practice: Add, subtract and multiply complex numbers in the following exercises.

Operations with Complex Numbers 1

Operations with Complex Numbers 2

Operations with Complex Numbers 3