Adding Complex Numbers: (-11 + 3i) + (9 + 2i)
This article will guide you through the process of adding the complex numbers (-11 + 3i) and (9 + 2i).
Understanding Complex Numbers
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.
Adding Complex Numbers
To add complex numbers, we simply add the real parts and the imaginary parts separately.
Let's break down the addition of (-11 + 3i) and (9 + 2i):
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Identify the real and imaginary parts of each complex number:
- (-11 + 3i): Real part = -11, Imaginary part = 3
- (9 + 2i): Real part = 9, Imaginary part = 2
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Add the real parts: -11 + 9 = -2
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Add the imaginary parts: 3 + 2 = 5
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Combine the results to form the sum: -2 + 5i
Therefore, the sum of (-11 + 3i) and (9 + 2i) is -2 + 5i.