Algebra & Equations
Complex Subtraction
Subtract two complex numbers.
Formula
Formula
(a+bi) − (c+di)
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| a, b | first number | real number (ℝ) | real | input |
| c, d | second number | real number (ℝ) | real | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givena (real) = 3, b (imag) = 2, c (real) = 1, d (imag) = -4
Result2 + 6i
Example 2
Givena (real) = 5, b (imag) = 5, c (real) = 2, d (imag) = 3
Result3 + 2i