Dividing Complex Numbers

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How to divide complex numbers by multiplying by the conjugate of the denominator

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How do I simplify a fraction that has a complex number in both the numerator and denominator?
  • How is the complex conjugate used to simplify a fraction containing complex numbers?
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    The instructor shows how to simplify a fraction containing complex numbers in both the numerator and denominator. He simplifies by multiplying by the complex conjugate.