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Complex numbers
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As well as built-in Home and CAS variables, and the
variables you create yourself, each app has variables that
you can access and use in calculations. See "App
functions and variables" on page 99 for more
information.
You can perform arithmetic operations using complex
numbers. Complex numbers can be enterded in any one
of the following forms, where x is the real part, y is the
imaginary part, and i is the imaginary constant,
(x, y)
•
x + iy or
•
•
x – iy
To enter i:
press
ASg
•
or
press
Sy
•
There are 10 built-in variables available for storing
complex numbers. These are labeled Z0 to Z9. You can
also assign a complex number to a variable you create
yourself.
To store a complex
number in a variable,
enter the complex
number, press
enter the variable that
you want to assign the complex number to, and then press
E
. For example, to store 2+3i in variable Z6:
R
2
o
3
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As well as giving you access to many types of
mathematical calculations, the HP Prime enables you to
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