adding and subtracting complex numbers

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Define complex numbers.

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Complex numbers are numbers that have a real part and an imaginary part, expressed in the form a + bi, where a is the real part, b is the imaginary part, and i is the imaginary unit (i = √-1).

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What is the imaginary unit 'i'?

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The imaginary unit 'i' is defined as the square root of -1, which means i² = -1.

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How do you add complex numbers?

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To add complex numbers, combine their real parts and their imaginary parts separately. For example, (a + bi) + (c + di) = (a + c) + (b + d)i.

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How do you subtract complex numbers?

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To subtract complex numbers, subtract their real parts and their imaginary parts separately. For example, (a + bi) - (c + di) = (a - c) + (b - d)i.

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Calculate: (4 − 7i) − (-3 + 6i)

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7 − 13i.

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Calculate: -12i + 7i

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-5i.

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Calculate: (1 − 2i) + (-4 + 2i)

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-3.

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What is the result of adding (3 + 4i) + (2 − 3i)?

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5 + i.

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What is the result of subtracting (5 + 2i) − (3 + 4i)?

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2 - 2i.

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If z1 = 2 + 3i and z2 = 1 − 2i, what is z1 + z2?

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3 + i.