Complex Addition/Examples/(3 + 4i) + (5 + 2i)/Proof 2
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Example of Complex Addition
- $\paren {3 + 4 i} + \paren {5 + 2 i} = 8 + 6 i$
Proof
Let the complex numbers $3 + 4 i$ and $5 + 2 i$ be represented by the points $P_1$ and $P_2$ respectively in the complex plane.
Complete the parallelogram with $OP_1$ and $OP_2$ as the adjacent sides.
By the Geometrical Interpretation of Complex Addition, the point $P$ represents the complex number $8 + 6 i$, which is the sum of $3 + 4 i$ and $5 + 2 i$.
$\blacksquare$
Sources
- 1981: Murray R. Spiegel: Theory and Problems of Complex Variables (SI ed.) ... (previous) ... (next): $1$: Complex Numbers: Solved Problems: Graphical Representation of Complex Numbers. Vectors: $5 \ \text{(a)}$