Question: What is the value of (2 + 3i) / (1 + i)? (2015)
Options:
Correct Answer: 2 - i
Solution:
Multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: (2 + 3i)(1 - i) / (1 + i)(1 - i) = (2 - 2i + 3i + 3) / (1 + 1) = (5 + i) / 2 = 2.5 + 0.5i.