Can someone explain the property of complex conjugates in this equation?

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The equation z_1\bar{z_2} + \bar{z_1}z_2 = 2\:Re(z_1\bar{z_2}) demonstrates the property of complex conjugates in complex number multiplication. Here, \bar{z} represents the conjugate of the complex number z. The discussion confirms the identity without further elaboration, indicating a clear understanding of the relationship between complex numbers and their conjugates.

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Could someone please show me how:

[tex]z_1\bar{z_2} + \bar{z_1}z_2 = 2\:Re(z_1\bar{z_2})[/tex]

where [itex]\bar{z}[/itex] is the conjugate of [itex]z[/itex].
 
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