Multiply Complex Numbers

Directions: Create two complex numbers (a + bi) such that the product of your numbers is 67. Each value of a, b must be non-zero.

Hint

Are there any real numbers that are not integers?

How can we get the imaginary terms to “go away”?

Answer

Many possible answers. One example: (sqrt(3)+8i) and (sqrt(3)-8i).

Source: Chris Duran

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