IMREAL function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation
What is IMREAL function in Excel?
IMREAL function is one of Engineering functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the real coefficient of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.
Syntax of IMREAL function
IMREAL(inumber)
The IMREAL function syntax has the following arguments:
- Inumber: A complex number for which you want the real coefficient.
IMREAL formula explanation
- Use COMPLEX to convert real and imaginary coefficients into a complex number.
Example of IMREAL function
Steps to follow:
1. Open a new Excel worksheet.
2. Copy data in the following table below and paste it in cell A1
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| Formula | Description | Result |
| =IMREAL(“6-9i”) | Real coefficient of 6-9i | 6 |