Adding Complex Numbers: (3 + 2i) + (5 - 3i)
Complex numbers are numbers 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.
To add complex numbers, we simply add the real parts and the imaginary parts separately.
Let's break down the addition of (3 + 2i) + (5 - 3i):
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Identify the real and imaginary parts:
- Real parts: 3 and 5
- Imaginary parts: 2i and -3i
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Add the real parts: 3 + 5 = 8
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Add the imaginary parts: 2i - 3i = -i
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Combine the results: 8 - i
Therefore, the sum of (3 + 2i) and (5 - 3i) is 8 - i.