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### Multiplication : Commutative Law

Complex multiplication is commutative : Complex numbers can be swapped in complex multiplication.

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What does 'commute' mean?

• to go to and fro on a regular basis
• to go to and fro on a regular basis
• It is not an English word.

The answer is 'to go to and fro between two places on a regular basis'.

Consider the multiplication and division of complex numbers. z_3 = z_1 xx z_2 given as a_3+ib_3 = (a_1a_2-b_1b_2)+i(a_2b_1+a_1b_2), where a_1, a_2, b_1, b_2 in RR.

Will z_1 xx z_2 = z_2 xx z_1?

• Yes. If one interchanges a_1 and a_2 ; b_1 and b_2, the result is the same
• Yes. If one interchanges a_1 and a_2 ; b_1 and b_2, the result is the same
• No. If one interchanges a_1 and a_2 ; b_1 and b_2, the result is different.

The answer is 'Yes. If I interchange a_1 and a_2 ; b_1 and b_2, the result is same'

•  Complex numbers can be swapped in complex multiplication - commutative

Is commutative property defined for complex division?

• No. Commutative property is not defined for inverse operations.
• No. Commutative property is not defined for inverse operations.
• Yes. Commutative property is defined for division

The answer is 'No. Commutative property is not defined for inverse operations.' Division is the inverse of multiplication.

Division is the inverse of multiplication.

The commutative property has to be used in the following way.
z_1-:z_2
quad quad = z_1 xx (1/z_2)
quad quad =(1/z_2) xx z_1 (commutative property of multiplication)

Commutative Property of Complex Multiplication: for any complex number z_1, z_2 in CC
z_1 xx z_2 = z_2 xx z_1

Solved Exercise Problem:

Given for two complex numbers z_1, z_2; z_1 xx z_2 = 3.1+i2.9. Find the value of z_2 xx z_1.

• 3.1+i2.9
• 3.1+i2.9
• 3.1-i2.9
• -3.1+i2.9
• 2.9+i3.1

The answer is '3.1+i2.9'

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