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FP1 Topic 3: Complex numbers
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Summary
In general, for any two complex numbers, the sum of the modulii is not equal to the modulus of the sum, but the product of the modulii is equal to the modulus of the product.
graphic calculatorA note about graphic calculators
A graphic calculator, for example the TI-83 or similar model, can work with complex numbers.

summing complex numberscomplex number modeFirst select MODE and move down to select a+bi:
Then press 2nd QUIT and enter a complex number sum.
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