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johnwalton84
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How do you evaluate this type of problem:
(5+2i)=SQRT(x+iy)
(5+2i)=SQRT(x+iy)
Yes, but when you do that the i value on the left disappears and you get
21 = x+iy
Complex numbers are numbers that contain both a real part and an imaginary part. They are written in the form a+bi, where a is the real part and bi is the imaginary part with i representing the imaginary unit (the square root of -1).
The "i" in complex numbers represents the imaginary unit, which is the square root of -1. It is necessary in order to have a number system that can handle both real and imaginary values.
Complex numbers are used in a variety of mathematical fields, such as algebra, geometry, calculus, and physics. They are especially useful in solving equations that involve square roots of negative numbers and in representing the behavior of alternating current circuits.
This expression represents a complex number, where 5 is the real part and 2i is the imaginary part. The square root of (x+iy) represents the magnitude of the complex number, which is a combination of the real and imaginary parts.
To solve equations involving complex numbers, you can use a combination of algebraic techniques and the properties of complex numbers. It is important to remember to treat the imaginary unit "i" as a variable and follow the same rules of algebra when manipulating equations.