The set of Complex numbers (C) with addition:
Has an identity element, but does not follow the other conditions for a group.
Has inverses, but does not follow the other conditions for a group.
Is a group.
Is closed under the operation, but does not follow the other conditions for a group.
Option C
A complex number can be written in the form a + bi where a and b are Real numbers and
i = √(-1)
• If a + bi ∈ C, (a + bi) + (0 + 0i) = a + bi is always true, so (0 + 0i) is the identity element.
• If a + bi ∈ C, (a + bi) + (-a − bi) = 0 + 0i and (-a − bi) + (a + bi) = 0 + 0i (the identity element), so (a + bi) and (-a − bi) are inverses of each other.
• For any three complex numbers (a1 + b1i), (a2 + b2i) and (a3 + b3i) in C:
(a1 + b1i) + [(a2 + b2i) + (a3 + b3i)] = [(a1 + b1i) + (a2 + b2i)] + (a3 + b3i)
⇒ The associative law has been followed.
• If (a1 + b1i) and (a2 + b2i) are any two Complex numbers:
(a1 + b1i) + (a2 + b2i) = (a1 + a2) + (b1 + b2)i, which is also a Complex number.
⇒ The closure law has been followed.
Therefore, all four conditions for a group are followed by the set C under addition.
⇒ C is a group with respect to addition.
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