Question

Find the product of each pair of complex conjugates.

(3 + 8i)(3 – 8i) =

(4 + 5i)(4 – 5i) =

Answer 1

73

41

Explanation:

Answer 2

The product of each pair of complex conjugates is:

(3 + 8i)(3 – 8i) = (9 - 8^2) + i(9 + 8^2) = (-81) + i(99) = (-81) + i(11) = (-81) + 11i

And

(4 + 5i)(4 – 5i) = (16 - 25) + i(16 + 25) = (-9) + i(41) = (-9) + 41i

So, the products are:

(-81) + 11i

and

(-9) + 41i