How do you multiply (1+i)(1-i)?

Turnseeuw

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2022-01-31

How do you multiply (1+i)(1i)?

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Appohhl

Appohhl

Beginner2022-02-01Added 11 answers

Multiplying through using the FOIL approach:
(1+i)(1i)=(1×1)+(1×i)+(i×1)+(i×i)
=(1+iii2)
but remember, since
i=1, i2=1
=1+1=2
in this case, the answer is a real number.

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