ARITHMETIC Complex Numbers (Page 3 of 3)

As a final example, we will find the magnitude of  2+3i. This is done using the absolute value command, which can be found in the MATH NUM submenu.

 CLEAR key.

 MATH key. Right arrow key. 1: menu selection. 2 Plus key. 3 2nd i key. Right parenthesis key. ENTER key.

 Calculator screen image.

The abs command can also be found in the MATH CPX submenu as selection number five. Click here for a further look at complex numbers, including polar form.
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