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To divide two complex numbers, multiply by the complex conjugate of the denominator.
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Summary/Background

graphic calculatorA note about graphic calculators
A graphic calculator, for example the TI-83 or similar model, can work with complex numbers.

complex number conversionscomplex 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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This question appears in the following syllabi:

SyllabusModuleSectionTopicExam Year
AQA A-Level (UK - Pre-2017)FP2Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
AQA AS Further Maths 2017Pure MathsComplex Number BasicsComplex Algebra-
AQA AS/A2 Further Maths 2017Pure MathsComplex Number BasicsComplex Algebra-
CBSE XI (India)AlgebraComplex Numbers and Quadratic EquationsImaginary unit-
CCEA A-Level (NI)FP1Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
CIE A-Level (UK)P3Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
Edexcel A-Level (UK - Pre-2017)FP1Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
Edexcel AS Further Maths 2017Core Pure MathsComplex NumbersComplex Algebra-
Edexcel AS/A2 Further Maths 2017Core Pure MathsComplex NumbersComplex Algebra-
I.B. Higher Level1Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
Methods (UK)M3Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
OCR A-Level (UK - Pre-2017)FP1Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
OCR AS Further Maths 2017Pure CoreComplex Number BasicsComplex Algebra-
OCR MEI AS Further Maths 2017Core Pure AComplex Number BasicsComplex Algebra-
OCR-MEI A-Level (UK - Pre-2017)FP1Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
Pre-U A-Level (UK)7Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
Scottish Advanced HighersM2Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
Scottish (Highers + Advanced)AM2Complex NumbersComplex algebra-
Universal (all site questions)CComplex NumbersComplex algebra-
WJEC A-Level (Wales)FP1Complex NumbersComplex algebra-