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IMSUB
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Returns the difference of two complex numbers in x + yi or x + yj text format.
If this function is not available, and returns the #NAME? error, install and load the Analysis ToolPak add-in.
How?
- On the Tools menu, click Add-Ins.
- In the Add-Ins available list, select the Analysis ToolPak box, and then click OK.
- If necessary, follow the instructions in the setup program.
Syntax
IMSUB(inumber1,inumber2)
Inumber1 is the complex number from which to subtract inumber2.
Inumber2 is the complex number to subtract from inumber1.
Remarks
- Use COMPLEX to convert real and imaginary coefficients into a complex number.
- The difference of two complex numbers is:
Example
The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank worksheet.
How?
- Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
- Select the example in the Help topic. Do not select the row or column headers.
Selecting an example from Help
- Press CTRL+C.
- In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
- To switch between viewing the results and viewing the formulas that return the results, press CTRL+` (grave accent), or on the Tools menu, point to Formula Auditing, and then click Formula Auditing Mode.
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Description (Result) |
| =IMSUB("13+4i","5+3i") |
Difference between the two complex numbers in the formula (8 + i) |
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