Answer:
\(a^2+b^2\)
Step-by-step explanation:
We are given that (a+ib)(a-ib)
We are given that a and b are both not equal to zero
We have to find the product of (a+ib)(a-ib)
\(a(a-ib)+ib(a-ib)\)
\(a^2-iab+iba-i^2b^2\)
We know that \(i^2=-1\)
Substitute the value then we get
\(a^2-(-1)b^2\)
\(a^2+b^2\)
Hence, \((a+ib)(a-ib)=a^2+b^2\)