Algebra 2, Part 1
Unit 7 – Complex Numbers (i), Operations w/ Functions
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notes and practice activities to help focus your learning throughout the unit. The Study Guide is NOT graded; all
exercises are for you to practice and apply what you have learned in each lesson. For specific questions about any of
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Unit Objectives
In this unit, you will learn about complex numbers and the notion of imaginary numbers and solutions. How to
perform basic operations with complex numbers and how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers. In
the case of dividing complex numbers, how to multiply the numerator and denominator of complex fractions by the
“conjugate” of the complex number in the denominator. You will learn how to answer all complex number problems
in the standard form, upon their simplification and how to perform the Algebraic Operations with functions. Lastly,
you will learn how to perform the composition of functions, in which one function is substituted in for the input
variable of another.
Lesson 7.1 Basic Operations With Complex Numbers
Lesson Objective: Complex numbers and the notion of imaginary numbers and solutions. How to perform basic
operations with complex numbers and how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide complex numbers. How to
answer all complex number problems in the standard form, upon their simplification.
Important Definitions: Pay attention to these specific terms and write down their definitions and an example of
each one as you are watching the videos and looking at the readings.
Standard Form:
Example Problems:
Add: (2+2i)+(3-4i) Subtract: (2+2i)-(3-5i)
(2+3)+(2i+(-4i)) (2+2i)+(-3+5i)
5-2i (2+-3)+(2i+5i)
-1+7i
Practice Problems: Now it is your turn. Follow the steps shown in the example problems.
If you only need one column use this row. If you want multiple columns, delete this row
(2-3i)+(5-2i) (1+4i)+(-3+3i) (2-3i)-(5-2i) (1+2i)-(3+2i)
Lesson 7.2 Multiplying and Dividing with Complex Numbers
Lesson Objective: In the case of dividing complex numbers, how to multiply the numerator and denominator of
complex fractions by the “conjugate” of the complex number in the denominator.
Important Definitions: Pay attention to these specific terms and write down their definitions and an example of
each one as you are watching the videos and looking at the readings.
Complex Conjugate:
Example Problems:
4(2+3i) (2+3i)(3-2i) (2+2𝑖)
(3−2𝑖)
4(2)+4(3i) (2)(3)+(2)(-2i)+(3i)(3)+(3i)(-2i) (2+2𝑖) (3+2𝑖)
·
8+12i 6-4i+9i-6i2 (3−2𝑖) (3+2𝑖)
2
6+5i-6(-1) 6+4𝑖+6𝑖+4𝑖
6+5i+6 2
9+6𝑖−6𝑖+−4𝑖
12+5i
6+10𝑖+4(−1)
9−4(−1)
6+10𝑖−4 2+10𝑖
9+4
= 13
2
Practice Problems: Now it is your turn. Follow the steps shown in the example problems.
3(4-5i) (3-2i)(2-i) (1+2i)(1-2i) (1−3𝑖)
(2−3𝑖)
Lesson 7.3 Algebraic Operations with Functions
Lesson Objective: You will learn how to perform the Algebraic Operations with functions.
Example Problems:
f(x)=2x2+3x-1
g(x)= 3x2-1x+1
k(x)=x2+2x-1
m(x)=3x2+2x+3
n(x)=x+1
Add: f(x)+g(x) Subtract: f(x)-g(x)
(2x2+3x-1)+(3x2-1x+1) (2x2+3x-1)-(3x2-1x+1)
(2x2+3x2)+(3x-1x)+(-1+1) (2x2+3x-1)+(-3x2+1x-1)
5x2+2x+0=5x2+2x (2x2-3x2)+(3x+1x)+(-1-1)
-1x2+4x-2
Multiply: [k(x) ][n(x)] Divide
3 2
(x2+2x-1)(x+1) 𝑥 +𝑥 −9𝑥−9 (𝑥+3)(𝑥−3)(𝑥+1) (𝑥+3)(𝑥−3) 2
(x2)(x)+(x2)(1)+(2x)(x)+(2x)(1)+(-1)(x)+(-1)(1) (𝑥+1)
= (𝑥+1)
= 1
=x -9
x3+x2+2x2+2x-1x-1
x3+3x2+1-1
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Practice Problems: Now it is your turn. Follow the steps shown in the example problems.
Complete the following algebraic operations with functions.
f(x)+k(x) f(x)-k(x)
[g(x) ][n(x)] 3 2
𝑥 +2𝑥 −𝑥−2
𝑥−1
Lesson 7.4 Composition of Functions
Lesson Objective: How to perform the composition of functions, in which one function is substituted in for the
input variable of another.
Important Definitions: Pay attention to these specific terms and write down their definitions and an example of
each one as you are watching the videos and looking at the readings.
Composition:
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Example Problems:
f(x)=2x+1
g(x)=x2-1
f(g(x)) g(f(x))
f(x2-1) g(2x+1)
2(x2-1)+1 (2x+1)2-1
2x2-2+1 (2x+1)(2x+1)-1
2x2-1 2x2+2x+2x+1-1
2x2+4x+0
2x2+4x
Practice Problems: Now it is your turn. Follow the steps shown in the example problems.
Find the composition of the following functions
h(x)=2x2-1
g(x)=x2+2x
k(x)=x+1
j(x)=2x-1
k(j(x)) k(h(x)) h(k(x)) g(k(x))