Complex numbers
Operations on complex numbers Solve polynomial equations (complex solutions)

To write the imaginary unit i, press Menu Icon and select i

Operations on complex numbers

Consider the complex numbers 3+4i and 2+5i.

  1. Suppose you want to add them. For this, just add them as you would add real numbers:

    The result should be 5+9i.

  2. Suppose you want to multiply them. Put each number in brackets and multiply each bracket:

    Recursive Formula Example

    The result should be 14+23i.

  3. Suppose you want to divide them. Display a fraction by pressing Fraction Icon and select Fraction Icon. Put the numbers in each part of the fraction:

    Recursive Formula Example

    The result should be approximately 0.8970.241i or 2629729i.

    If you want to switch from fraction to decimal writing, press Menu Icon and select Number > Convert to Decimal.

Solve polynomial equations (complex solutions)

Suppose you have to solve the equation x2+x+1=0

  1. Ensure the right-hand side is 0.
  2. Press Menu Icon, select Algebra > Complex > Solve, and the command csolve() will appear.
  3. Enter the equation and the variable of interest after a comma inside the brackets.
  4. Press Enter Icon. The solutions are displayed :

    Graph Example

    The results should be x1=12+32i and x2=1232i or in decimal form (rounded): x1=0.5+0.866i and x2=0.50.866i.

    To change from fraction to decimal, press Menu Icon and select Number > Convert to Decimal.