Operations with Complex NumbersTo enter a complex number

x + iy.

1.Type the real part, x, then the function key.

2.Type the imaginary part, y, then press {G.

Fox example, to do 2 + i 4, press 2 ›4 {G.

To view the result of complex operations

After keying in the complex number, press ‘to calculate. Then the real portion of the result is displayed; press što view the imaginary portion.

Complex Operations

Use the complex operations as you do real operations, but follow the imaginary part with {G.

To do an operation with one complex number:

1.Enter the complex number z. (Use parentheses for z if the real part exists).

2.Select the complex function.

3.Press ‘to calculate.

To do an arithmetic operation with two complex numbers:

1.Enter the first complex number, z1. (Use parentheses for z if the real part exists).

2.Select the arithmetic operation.

3.Enter the second complex number, z2. (Use parentheses for z if the real part exists).

4.Press ‘to calculate.

Here are some examples with complex numbers:

ALG: Summary C–9