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Operations with Complex Numbers — Quiz

Question 8 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections

What is the additive inverse of the complex number 9 minus 4 i ?

Answer
A
9 minus 4 i
B
negative 9 minus 4 i
C
9 plus 4 i
D
negative 9 plus 4 i

Explanation

The additive inverse is the number that sums with the original to make zero. Negate both parts of 9 − 4i: −(9 − 4i) = −9 + 4i. Therefore, the additive inverse is negative 9 plus 4i, choice D.

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