COMPLEX VARIABLES

A complex number is defined as an ordered pair by of

real numbers and
The and are defined as and
Two complex numbers are equal if they have the same
real and imaginary parts.
That is,
, ) = , ) provided that and

Sum

of two complex numbers:

)+))
Product of two complex numbers:
) ) )
EXAMPLES: Perform the operations on complex numbers.
a. (x, 0) + (0, y)
b. (0, 1) (y, 0)
c. (x, 0) + (0, 1) (y, 0)
d. ( + (
e. (-1, 2) (2, -3) + (4, -6) (-2, -5)

Complex

number may also be defined algebraically in

terms of the imaginary number as:

EXAMPLE: Express the answer in terms of .

a.
b. (2, 3) + (-5, 6)
c. (1, -4)(-2, 3)


Algebraic
Properties of Complex Numbers
1. Commutative Law
=
=
2. Associative Law
+=(+
=(
3. Identity
and
4. Inverse

In the Inverse Property,

where is the additive inverse of .
What is the additive inverse of ?
The multiplicative inverse (reciprocal) of is , that is:

What is the multiplicative inverse of ?