Ch 4: Algebra II - Complex and Imaginary Numbers Review: Tutoring Solution
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Learning Objectives
- Define imaginary numbers.
- Add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers.
- Graph complex numbers on the complex plane.
- Solve quadratics that have complex numbers as the solution.

1. What is an Imaginary Number?
An imaginary number is a complex number that results from the square root of a negative number. Find out where the concept of imaginary numbers came from, and learn how to solve problems involving complex numbers and imaginary numbers.

2. How to Add, Subtract and Multiply Complex Numbers
Complex numbers are a combination of a real number and an imaginary number that follow rules similar to those for regular numbers. Learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide complex numbers through demonstrations of each.

3. How to Divide Complex Numbers
Complex numbers are composed of both real and imaginary numbers and are capable of being divided using conjugates comprised of two binomials that are identical apart from the sign on the second term. Learn more about the definition of conjugates and how to divide complex numbers using complex conjugates and multiplying conjugates.

4. How to Graph a Complex Number on the Complex Plane
Complex numbers can be graphed, but use a different system to identify their coordinates that functions similarly to real number graphs. Learn how complex numbers are represented on complex axes and planes as a point on a graph.

5. How to Solve Quadratics with Complex Numbers as the Solution
Quadratics, even those with complex number solutions, can be solved using the discriminant, and square roots. Practice this with polynomials, and isolate the variables to solve the equations.
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- Algebra II - Algebraic Expressions and Equations Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Real Numbers: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Exponents and Exponential Expressions Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Properties of Functions Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Linear Equations Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Systems of Linear Equations: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Inequalities Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Matrices and Determinants: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Absolute Value Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Polynomials: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Factoring: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Graphing and Factoring Quadratic Equations Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Rational Expressions: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Graphing and Functions: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Roots and Radical Expressions Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Quadratic Equations: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Conic Sections: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Sequences and Series: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Sets: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Combinatorics: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Calculations, Ratios, Percent & Proportions Review: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Statistics: Tutoring Solution
- Algebra II - Trigonometry: Tutoring Solution