Complex Conjugates
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Pronunciation: com•PLEX CON•ju•gates
Definition
complex numbers in the form (a + bi) and (a - bi), the product of complex conjugates is always a real number
Example
(3 + 5i)(3 - 5i) = 9 + 15i - 15i - 25(i2) = 9 + 15i - 15i - 25(-1) = 9 + 25 = 34