How Do You Multiply Pure Imaginary Numbers?

How Do You Multiply Pure Imaginary Numbers?

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You can multiply imaginary numbers like you multiply variables. Just remember that 'i' isn't a variable, it's an imaginary unit! This tutorial shows you the steps to find the product of pure imaginary numbers.

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  • multiply
  • pure imaginary numbers
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  • multiplying
  • real numbers

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Further Exploration

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