Which property of addition is shown in the equation below?a + bi + 0 + 0i = a + bi
Answer
A
commutative property
B
inverse property
C
identity property
D
associative property
Explanation
Adding 0 + 0i, the additive identity for complex numbers, leaves a + bi unchanged. Therefore, the equation shows the identity property of addition, choice C.
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