8. What type of number can be written in the form a + bi? A rational number A real number A whole number C A complex number

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Section8.8: Use The Complex Number System
Problem 477E: Explain the relationship between real numbers and complex numbers.
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What type of number can be written in the form a + bi?
A rational number
A
A real number
A whole number
C
A complex number
Transcribed Image Text:8. What type of number can be written in the form a + bi? A rational number A A real number A whole number C A complex number
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 A) a+ib form contains one real part and one imaginary part. 

in the above form a, b are real parts and i is an imaginary number whose value is equal to -1

 

 

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