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Operations with Complex Numbers — Quiz

Question 9 • Advanced Algebra: Concepts and Connections

Which property of multiplication is shown? If x is equal to A plus b i and y is equal to c plus d i , x times y is equal to y times x

Answer
A
commutative property
B
identity property
C
distributive property
D
associative property

Explanation

The equation states that x times y equals y times x, so the order of the factors can be switched without changing the product. That is the commutative property of multiplication, so the correct choice is D, commutative property.

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