Questions: Which properties are used to add these complex numbers? Choose all that apply.
(7+2i)+(4+3i)=(7+4)+(2i+3i)=11+5i
A. Commutative property
B. Distributive property
C. Associative property
D. None of the above
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Question 23 of 35
Which properties are used to add these complex numbers? Choose all that apply.
\[
(7+2 i)+(4+3 i)=(7+4)+(2 i+3 i)=11+5 i
\]
A. Commutative property
B. Distributive property
C. Associative property
D. None of the above
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Solution
Solution Steps
To add the given complex numbers, we use the associative property of addition. This property allows us to group the real parts and the imaginary parts separately before adding them.
Step 1: Identify the Complex Numbers
We are given two complex numbers:
\[
z_1 = 7 + 2i
\]
\[
z_2 = 4 + 3i
\]
Step 2: Add the Real Parts
To add the complex numbers, we first add the real parts:
\[
\text{Real part of } z_1 + \text{Real part of } z_2 = 7 + 4 = 11
\]
Step 3: Add the Imaginary Parts
Next, we add the imaginary parts:
\[
\text{Imaginary part of } z_1 + \text{Imaginary part of } z_2 = 2i + 3i = 5i
\]
Step 4: Combine the Results
Combining the results from the previous steps, we get:
\[
(7 + 2i) + (4 + 3i) = 11 + 5i
\]
Step 5: Determine the Properties Used
The properties used in this addition are:
Associative property: This allows us to group the real parts and the imaginary parts separately before adding them.