College Algebra
Complex Numbers
Operations with Complex Numbers
Conjugate Complex Numbers
Interactive Example 1
Definition
.
Let
z = x + iy
. Then the
complex conjugate
of
z
, denoted
, is defined as
.
Note, that
Graphical Representation of the Conjugate of a Complex Number
The number
is represented by the point (vector), which is the reflection in the real axis of the point (vector) representing
z
.
Use scrollbars to move
z
and watch its position in the plane and position of the conjugate of
z
.
x
y
z =
=
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