1. 1.2 Add & Subtract Complex Numbers

2. Addition and Subtraction of Complex Number
Treat complex numbers like variables and whole numbers, or even radicals.
LIKE TERMS CAN ONLY BE COMBINED
Reals with Reals …….
Imaginary’s with Imaginary’s …….

3. Add Complex Numbers

4. Practice . . .

5. Subtract Complex Numbers

6. Practice . . . 1. 2. 3.

7. In Summary …. Add & Subtract Complex Numbers
Distribute any negatives outside of parentheses.
Group like terms.
Simplify.
Make sure answer is written in standard form. (real # 1st and imaginary # 2nd)

8. Take it up a notch…

9. Practice . . . 1. 2. 3.

10. Homework
See Agenda