IMSUM function: Description, Usage, Syntax, Examples and Explanation
What is IMSUM function in Excel?
IMSUM function is one of Engineering functions in Microsoft Excel that returns the sum of two or more complex numbers in x + yi or x + yj text format.
Syntax of IMSUM function
IMSUM(inumber1, [inumber2], …)
The IMSUM function syntax has the following arguments:
- Inumber1, [inumber2], … Inumber1 is required, subsequent numbers are not. 1 to 255 complex numbers to add.
IMSUM formula explanation
- Use COMPLEX to convert real and imaginary coefficients into a complex number.
- The sum of two complex numbers is:
Example of IMSUM 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 |
| =IMSUM(“3+4i”,”5-3i”) | Sum of two complex numbers | 8+i |