If z is a complex number, show that the sum of z and its conjugate...
Isa Trevino
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2021-01-31
If z is a complex number, show that the sum of z and its conjugate is a real number.
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SoosteethicU
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2021-02-01Added 102 answers
Given z is a complex number.
Let z=x+iy
We know that conjugate of a complex number is given by changing sign of imaginary part.
Conjugate of given complex number z will be:
z=x−iy
Now, sum of complex number z and its conjugate will be:
Therefore, sum of z and it conjugate is real number.