Algebra & Equations

Complex Subtraction

Subtract two complex numbers.

Formula

Formula
(a+bi) − (c+di)

Variables

SymbolDefinitionType & rangeUnitsRole
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