3.2 Conjugates and division
Unit 3 · Complex numbers
Ideas in this lesson
Use a conjugate
The conjugate of a + bi is a − bi. Their product is the real number a² + b².
Divide complex numbers
Multiply numerator and denominator by the denominator’s conjugate.
Magnitude in the complex plane
The distance from the origin is √(a² + b²).
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