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How to Divide Complex NumbersTo divide complex numbers. First, find the complex conjugate of the denominator, multiply the numerator and denominator by that conjugate and simplify
Related Page:| Complex and Imagainary Numbers | imaginary numbers | complex numbers
Example
Let's divide the following 2 complex numbers
Video Tutorial on Dividing Complex Numbers
Problem 1) Divide the complex numbers below::
Problem 2)Find the quotient
Are there any Interesting Complex Quotients?The next two problems will example the following two quotients
Make a Prediction: Do you think that there will be anything special or interesting about either of the following quotients? Scroll down the page to see the answer.
Problem 3)Find the quotient
Problem 4)Find the quotient
A Parting QuestionAfter looking at problem 4, do you think that all complex quotients of the form
Any rational-expression in the form |