This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the IMREAL function in Microsoft Excel.
Description
Returns the real coefficient of a complex number in x + yi or x + yj text format.
Syntax
IMREAL(inumber)
The IMREAL function syntax has the following arguments:
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Inumber Required. A complex number for which you want the real coefficient.
Remarks
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Use COMPLEX to convert real and imaginary coefficients into a complex number.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new Excel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then press Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
Formula | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
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=IMREAL("6-9i") |
Real coefficient of 6-9i |
6 |