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Q1. Find the additive inverse of each complex number.

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a. $-4+5i$

Solution: $-4+5i$

Let $a+bi$ the additive inverse of $-4+5i$ then by additive inverse rule:

$(-4+5i)+(a+bi)=0+0i$

$(-4+a)+(5i+bi)=0+0i$

$\Rightarrow (-4+a)+(5+b)i=0+0i$

$\Rightarrow -4+a=0$ and $5+b=0$

$\Rightarrow a=4$ and $b=-5$

$\therefore a+bi=4-5i$

Hence, the additive inverse of $-4+5i$ is $4-5i$.

b. $-3-3i$

Solution: $-3-3i$

Let $a+bi$ the additive inverse of $-3-3i$ then by additive inverse rule:

$(-3-3i)+(a+bi)=0+0i$

$(-3+a)+(-3i+bi)=0+0i$

$\Rightarrow (-3+a)+(-3+b)i=0+0i$

$\Rightarrow -3+a=0$ and $-3+b=0$

$\Rightarrow a=3$ and $b=3$

$\therefore a+bi=3+3i$

Hence, the additive inverse of $-3-3i$ is $3+3i$.

c. $5-5i$

Solution: $5-5i$

Let $a+bi$ the additive inverse of $5-5i$ then by additive inverse rule:

$(5-5i)+(a+bi)=0+0i$

$(5+a)+(-5i+bi)=0+0i$

$\Rightarrow (5+a)+(-5+b)i=0+0i$

$\Rightarrow 5+a=0$ and $-5+b=0$

$\Rightarrow a=-5$ and $b=5$

$\therefore a+bi=-5+5i$

Hence, the additive inverse of $5-5i$ is $-5+5i$.

d. $4i$

Solution:

Let $a+bi$ the additive inverse of $4i$ then by additive inverse rule:

$(0+4i)+(a+bi)=0+0i$

$(0+a)+(4i+bi)=0+0i$

$\Rightarrow (a)+(4+b)i=0+0i$

$\Rightarrow a=0$ and $4+b=0$

$\Rightarrow a=0$ and $b=-4$

$\therefore a+bi=0-4i=-4i$

Hence, the additive inverse of $4i$ is $-4i$.

Q2. Show that each pair of complex numbers are multiplicative inverse of each other.

Verified

a. $2+3i,\ \frac{2-3i}{13}$

Solution: $2+3i,\ \frac{2-3i}{13}$

To show that the pair of complex numbers $2+3i$ and $\frac{2-3i}{13}$ are multiplicative inverses of each other, we need to multiply them together and see if the result is equal to 1.

Let $z_1=2+3i$ and $z_2=\frac{2-3i}{13}$. Then,

$\Rightarrow z_1\cdot z_2=(2+3i)\times\frac{2-3i}{13}=\frac{(2+3i)(2-3i)}{13}\quad\text{(i)}$

We multiply the complex numbers in the numerator:

$(2+3i)(2-3i)=2(2)+2(-3i)+3i(2)+3i(-3i)=4-6i+6i-9i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$\Rightarrow 4-6i+6i-9(-1)=4+9=13$

So the expression (i) becomes: $z_1\cdot z_2=\frac{13}{13}=1$

Since the product of the two complex numbers is 1, they are multiplicative inverses of each other.

b. $5-4i,\ \frac{5+4i}{41}$

Solution: $5-4i,\ \frac{5+4i}{41}$

To show that the pair of complex numbers $5-4i$ and $\frac{5+4i}{41}$ are multiplicative inverses of each other, we need to multiply them together and see if the result is equal to 1.

Let $z_1=5-4i$ and $z_2=\frac{5+4i}{41}$. Then,

$\Rightarrow z_1\cdot z_2=(5-4i)\cdot\frac{5+4i}{41}=\frac{(5-4i)(5+4i)}{41}\quad\text{(i)}$

We multiply the complex numbers in the numerator:

$\Rightarrow (5-4i)(5+4i)=5(5)+5(4i)-4i(5)-4i(4i)$

$=25+20i-20i-16i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$\Rightarrow 25+20i-20i-16(-1)=25+16=41$

So the expression (i) becomes: $z_1\cdot z_2=\frac{41}{41}=1$

Since the product of the two complex numbers is 1, they are multiplicative inverses of each other.

c. $6+8i,\ \frac{3-4i}{50}$

Solution: $6+8i,\ \frac{3-4i}{50}$

To show that the pair of complex numbers $6+8i$ and $\frac{3-4i}{50}$ are multiplicative inverses of each other, we need to multiply them together and see if the result is equal to 1.

Let $z_1=6+8i$ and $z_2=\frac{3-4i}{50}$. Then,

$\Rightarrow z_1\cdot z_2=(6+8i)\cdot\frac{3-4i}{50}=\frac{(6+8i)(3-4i)}{50}\quad\text{(i)}$

We multiply the complex numbers in the numerator:

$\Rightarrow (6+8i)(3-4i)=6(3)+6(-4i)+8i(3)+8i(-4i)$

$=18-24i+24i-32i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$\Rightarrow 18-24i+24i-32(-1)=18+32=50$

So the expression (i) becomes: $z_1\cdot z_2=\frac{50}{50}=1$

Since the product of the two complex numbers is 1, they are multiplicative inverses of each other.

Q3. Find the multiplicative inverse of each complex number.

Verified

a. $1+i$

Solution: $1+i$

The multiplicative inverse of a complex number $z$ is $\frac{1}{z}$.

The reciprocal of $1+i$ is $\frac{1}{1+i}$. The complex conjugate of $1+i$ is $1-i$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{1}{1+i}=\frac{1}{1+i}\times\frac{1-i}{1-i}=\frac{1-i}{(1+i)(1-i)}$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$=\frac{1-i}{(1)^2-i^2}=\frac{1-i}{1-(-1)}=\frac{1-i}{2}=\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i$

Thus, the multiplicative inverse of $1+i$ is $\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i$.

Verification:

Now, we check the answer by multiplying it by the original number:

$\Rightarrow\quad (1+i)\left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i\right)=1\left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i\right)+i\left(\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i\right)$

$=\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i+\frac{1}{2}i-\frac{1}{2}i^2=\frac{1}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i+\frac{1}{2}i+\frac{1}{2}$

$=\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{2}=1$

Since the product is 1, the multiplicative inverse is correct.

b. $7-3i$

Solution: $7-3i$

The multiplicative inverse of a complex number $z$ is $\frac{1}{z}$. The reciprocal of $7-3i$ is $\frac{1}{7-3i}$. The complex conjugate of $7-3i$ is $7+3i$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{1}{7-3i}=\frac{1}{7-3i}\times\frac{7+3i}{7+3i}=\frac{7+3i}{(7-3i)(7+3i)}$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$=\frac{7+3i}{(7)^2-(3i)^2}=\frac{7+3i}{49-9i^2}=\frac{7+3i}{49-9(-1)}$

$=\frac{7+3i}{49+9}=\frac{7+3i}{58}=\frac{7}{58}+\frac{3}{58}i$

Thus, the multiplicative inverse of $7-3i$ is $\frac{7}{58}+\frac{3}{58}i$.

Verification:

Now, we check the answer by multiplying it by the original number:

$\Rightarrow\quad (7-3i)\left(\frac{7}{58}+\frac{3}{58}i\right)=7\left(\frac{7}{58}+\frac{3}{58}i\right)-3i\left(\frac{7}{58}+\frac{3}{58}i\right)$

$=\frac{49}{58}+\frac{21}{58}i-\frac{21}{58}i-\frac{9}{58}i^2$

$=\frac{49}{58}+\frac{21}{58}i-\frac{21}{58}i+\frac{9}{58}$

$=\frac{49}{58}+\frac{9}{58}=\frac{58}{58}=1$

Since the product is 1, the multiplicative inverse is correct.

c. $10-12i$

Solution: $10-12i$

The multiplicative inverse of a complex number $z$ is $\frac{1}{z}$. The reciprocal of $10-12i$ is $\frac{1}{10-12i}$. The complex conjugate of $10-12i$ is $10+12i$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{1}{10-12i}=\frac{1}{10-12i}\times\frac{10+12i}{10+12i}=\frac{10+12i}{(10-12i)(10+12i)}$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$=\frac{10+12i}{(10)^2-(12i)^2}=\frac{10+12i}{100-144i^2}=\frac{10+12i}{100-144(-1)}=\frac{10+12i}{100+144}$

$=\frac{10+12i}{244}=\frac{10}{244}+\frac{12}{244}i=\frac{5}{122}+\frac{3}{61}i$

Thus, the multiplicative inverse of $10-12i$ is $\frac{5}{122}+\frac{3}{61}i$.

Verification:

Now, we check the answer by multiplying it by the original number:

$\Rightarrow\quad (10-12i)\left(\frac{5}{122}+\frac{3}{61}i\right)=10\left(\frac{5}{122}+\frac{6}{122}i\right)-12i\left(\frac{5}{122}+\frac{6}{122}i\right)$

$=\frac{50}{122}+\frac{60}{122}i-\frac{60}{122}i-\frac{72}{122}i^2=\frac{50}{122}+\frac{60}{122}i-\frac{60}{122}i+\frac{72}{122}$

$=\frac{50}{122}+\frac{72}{122}=\frac{122}{122}=1$

Since the product is 1, the multiplicative inverse is correct.

d. $\frac{2}{5-i}$

Solution: $\frac{2}{5-i}$

The multiplicative inverse of a complex number $z$ is $\frac{1}{z}$.

The reciprocal of $\frac{2}{5-i}$ is $\frac{1}{\frac{2}{5-i}}=\frac{5-i}{2}$.

Now, we need to write this in the standard form $a+bi$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{5-i}{2}=\frac{5}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i$

Thus, the multiplicative inverse of $\frac{2}{5-i}$ is $\frac{5}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i$.

Verification:

Now, we check the answer by multiplying it by the original number:

$\Rightarrow\quad \left(\frac{2}{5-i}\right)\left(\frac{5-i}{2}\right)=\frac{2(5-i)}{2(5-i)}=1$

Since the product is 1, the multiplicative inverse is correct.

The final answer is $\frac{5}{2}-\frac{1}{2}i$.

e. $\frac{-i}{2-3i}$

Solution: $\frac{-i}{2-3i}$

The multiplicative inverse of a complex number $z$ is $\frac{1}{z}$.

The reciprocal of $\frac{-i}{2-3i}$ is $\frac{1}{\frac{-i}{2-3i}}=\frac{2-3i}{-i}$.

To simplify this expression, we need to multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator. The complex conjugate of $-i$ is $i$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{2-3i}{-i}=\frac{2-3i}{-i}\times\frac{i}{i}=\frac{(2-3i)i}{-i^2}=\frac{2i-3i^2}{-(-1)}=\frac{2i-3(-1)}{1}=2i+3=3+2i$

Thus, the multiplicative inverse of $\frac{-i}{2-3i}$ is $3+2i$.

Verification:

Now, we check the answer by multiplying it by the original number:

$\Rightarrow\quad \left(\frac{-i}{2-3i}\right)(3+2i)=\frac{-i(3+2i)}{2-3i}=\frac{-3i-2i^2}{2-3i}=\frac{-3i-2(-1)}{2-3i}=\frac{2-3i}{2-3i}=1$

Since the product is 1, the multiplicative inverse is correct.

f. $a-bi$

Solution: $a-bi$

The multiplicative inverse of a complex number $z$ is $\frac{1}{z}$.

The reciprocal of $a-bi$ is $\frac{1}{a-bi}$.

The complex conjugate of $a-bi$ is $a+bi$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{1}{a-bi}=\frac{1}{a-bi}\times\frac{a+bi}{a+bi}=\frac{a+bi}{(a-bi)(a+bi)}$

Using the difference of squares formula, $(x-y)(x+y)=x^2-y^2$, we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad (a-bi)(a+bi)=a^2-(bi)^2=a^2-b^2i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad a^2-b^2i^2=a^2-b^2(-1)=a^2+b^2$

So,

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{a+bi}{(a)^2-(bi)^2}=\frac{a+bi}{a^2-b^2i^2}=\frac{a+bi}{a^2-b^2(-1)}=\frac{a+bi}{a^2+b^2}=\frac{a}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{b}{a^2+b^2}i$

Thus, the multiplicative inverse of $a-bi$ is $\frac{a}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{b}{a^2+b^2}i$.

Verification:

Now, we check the answer by multiplying it by the original number:

$\Rightarrow\quad (a-bi)\left(\frac{a}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{b}{a^2+b^2}i\right)=a\left(\frac{a}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{b}{a^2+b^2}i\right)-bi\left(\frac{a}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{b}{a^2+b^2}i\right)$

$=\frac{a^2}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{ab}{a^2+b^2}i-\frac{ab}{a^2+b^2}i-\frac{b^2}{a^2+b^2}i^2=\frac{a^2}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{ab}{a^2+b^2}i-\frac{ab}{a^2+b^2}i+\frac{b^2}{a^2+b^2}$

$=\frac{a^2}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{b^2}{a^2+b^2}=\frac{a^2+b^2}{a^2+b^2}=1$

Since the product is 1, the multiplicative inverse is correct.

The final answer is $\frac{a}{a^2+b^2}+\frac{b}{a^2+b^2}i$.

Q4. Find the product of each complex number and its conjugate.

Verified

a. $4$

Solution: $4$

Identify the complex number:

The given complex number is $4$. We can rewrite this as $4+0i$, where the real part is $4$ and the imaginary part is $0$.

Find the complex conjugate:

The complex conjugate of $4+0i$ is $4-0i$, which is simply $4$.

Multiply the complex number by its conjugate:

Multiply $4$ by its conjugate $4$.

$\Rightarrow\quad 4\cdot 4=16$

b. $1-i$

Solution: $1-i$

Identify the complex number:

The given complex number is $1-i$. Here, the real part is $1$ and the imaginary part is $-1$.

Find the complex conjugate:

The complex conjugate of $1-i$ is $1+i$. We obtain this by changing the sign of the imaginary part.

Multiply the complex number by its conjugate:

Multiply $(1-i)$ by its conjugate $(1+i)$.

$\Rightarrow\quad (1-i)(1+i)=(1)^2-(i)^2=1-i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad 1-(-1)=1+1=2$

c. $7i$

Solution: $7i$

Find the complex conjugate:

The complex conjugate of a complex number $a+bi$ is $a-bi$.

We can rewrite $7i$ as $0+7i$.

Therefore, the complex conjugate of $7i$ is $0-7i$, which simplifies to $-7i$.

Multiply the complex number by its conjugate:

$\Rightarrow\quad (7i)\cdot(-7i)=-49i^2$

Simplify, remembering that $i^2=-1$:

$\Rightarrow\quad -49i^2=-49(-1)=49$

Therefore, the product of the complex number $7i$ and its conjugate is $49$.

d. $6-2i$

Solution: $6-2i$

Find the complex conjugate:

The complex conjugate of a complex number $a+bi$ is $a-bi$.

Therefore, the complex conjugate of $a-bi$ is $a+bi$.

The complex conjugate of $6-2i$ is $6+2i$.

Multiply the complex number by its conjugate:

$\Rightarrow\quad (6-2i)(6+2i)=(6)^2-(2i)^2=36-4i^2$

Simplify, remembering that $i^2=-1$:

$=36-4(-1)=36+4=40$

Therefore, the product of the complex number $6-2i$ and its conjugate is $40$.

e. $10+9i$

Solution: $10+9i$

Find the complex conjugate:

The complex conjugate of a complex number $a+bi$ is $a-bi$.

Therefore, the complex conjugate of $10+9i$ is $10-9i$.

Multiply the complex number by its conjugate:

$\Rightarrow\quad (10+9i)(10-9i)=(10)^2-(9i)^2=10-81i^2$

Simplify, remembering that $i^2=-1$:

$=100-81(-1)=100+81=181$

Therefore, the product of the complex number $10+9i$ and its conjugate is $181$.

f. $-4-11i$

Solution: $-4-11i$

Find the complex conjugate:

The complex conjugate of a complex number $a+bi$ is $a-bi$.

Therefore, the complex conjugate of $-4-11i$ is $-4+11i$.

Multiply the complex number by its conjugate:

$(-4-11i)(-4+11i)=(-4)^2-(11i)^2=16-121i^2$

Simplify, remembering that $i^2=-1$:

$=16-121(-1)=16+121=137$

Therefore, the product of the complex number $-4-11i$ and its conjugate is $137$.

Q5. If $z_1=1-2i$ and $z_2=2+i$:

Verified

a. Show that:

i. $\overline{z_1\cdot z_2}=\overline{z_1}\cdot\overline{z_2}$

Solution: $\overline{z_1\cdot z_2}=\overline{z_1}\cdot\overline{z_2}$

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=1-2i$ and $z_2=2+i$

Calculate $z_1\cdot z_2$:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1\cdot z_2=(1-2i)(2+i)=1(2)+1(i)-2i(2)-2i(i)$

$=2+i-4i-2i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have $2+i-4i+2=4-3i$.

Calculate $\overline{z_1\cdot z_2}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \overline{z_1\cdot z_2}=\overline{4-3i}=4+3i\qquad (1)$

Now calculate $\overline{z_1}$ and $\overline{z_2}$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \overline{z_1}=\overline{1-2i}=1+2i$

$\Rightarrow\quad \overline{z_2}=\overline{2+i}=2-i$

Calculate $\overline{z_1}\cdot\overline{z_2}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \overline{z_1}\cdot\overline{z_2}=(1+2i)(2-i)=1(2)+1(-i)+2i(2)+2i(-i)$

$=2-i+4i-2i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have $2-i+4i+2=4+3i\qquad (2)$.

Compare the results (1) and (2).

We found that $\overline{z_1\cdot z_2}=4+3i$ and $\overline{z_1}\cdot\overline{z_2}=4+3i$.

Therefore, $\overline{z_1\cdot z_2}=\overline{z_1}\cdot\overline{z_2}$ is verified.

ii. $\overline{\left(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right)}=\frac{\overline{z_1}}{\overline{z_2}}$

Solution: $\overline{\left(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right)}=\frac{\overline{z_1}}{\overline{z_2}}$

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=1-2i$ and $z_2=2+i$

Calculate $\frac{z_1}{z_2}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{z_1}{z_2}=\frac{1-2i}{2+i}\quad\Rightarrow\quad \frac{z_1}{z_2}=\frac{1-2i}{2+i}\times\frac{2-i}{2-i}=\frac{(1-2i)(2-i)}{(2+i)(2-i)}$

Expanding the numerator:

$\Rightarrow\quad (1-2i)(2-i)=1(2)+1(-i)-2i(2)-2i(-i)$

$=2-i-4i+2i^2=2-5i-2=-5i$

Expanding the denominator:

$\Rightarrow\quad (2+i)(2-i)=2(2)+2(-i)+i(2)+i(-i)$

$=4-2i+2i-i^2=4+1=5$

So, $\frac{z_1}{z_2}=\frac{-5i}{5}=-i\qquad (1)$

Calculate $\overline{\left(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right)}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \overline{\left(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right)}=\overline{-i}=i$

Calculate $\overline{z_1}$ and $\overline{z_2}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \overline{z_1}=\overline{1-2i}=1+2i\qquad\Rightarrow\qquad \overline{z_2}=\overline{2+i}=2-i$

Calculate $\frac{\overline{z_1}}{\overline{z_2}}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{\overline{z_1}}{\overline{z_2}}=\frac{1+2i}{2-i}\quad\Rightarrow\quad \frac{1+2i}{2-i}\times\frac{2+i}{2+i}=\frac{(1+2i)(2+i)}{(2-i)(2+i)}$

Expanding the numerator:

$\Rightarrow\quad (1+2i)(2+i)=1(2)+1(i)+2i(2)+2i(i)$

$=2+i+4i+2i^2=2+5i-2=5i$

Expanding the denominator:

$\Rightarrow\quad (2-i)(2+i)=2(2)+2i-i(2)-i(i)$

$=4+2i-2i-i^2=4+1=5$

So, $\frac{\overline{z_1}}{\overline{z_2}}=\frac{5i}{5}=i\qquad (2)$

Compare the results (1) and (2).

We found that $\overline{\left(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right)}=i$ and $\frac{\overline{z_1}}{\overline{z_2}}=i$. Therefore, $\overline{\left(\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right)}=\frac{\overline{z_1}}{\overline{z_2}}$ is verified.

iii. $|z_1|=|-z_1|=|\overline{z_1}|=|-\overline{z_1}|$

Solution: $z_1=1-2i$

Calculate $|z_1|$:

$\Rightarrow\quad |z_1|=|1-2i|=\sqrt{1^2+(-2)^2}=\sqrt{1+4}=\sqrt{5}$

Calculate $-z_1$:

$\Rightarrow\quad -z_1=-(1-2i)=-1+2i$

Calculate $|-z_1|$:

$\Rightarrow\quad |-z_1|=|-1+2i|=\sqrt{(-1)^2+2^2}=\sqrt{1+4}=\sqrt{5}$

Calculate $\overline{z_1}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \overline{z_1}=\overline{1-2i}=1+2i$

Calculate $|\overline{z_1}|$:

$\Rightarrow\quad |\overline{z_1}|=|1+2i|=\sqrt{1^2+2^2}=\sqrt{1+4}=\sqrt{5}$

Calculate $-\overline{z_1}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad -\overline{z_1}=-(1+2i)=-1-2i$

Calculate $| -\overline{z_1}|$:

$\Rightarrow\quad | -\overline{z_1}|=|-1-2i|=\sqrt{(-1)^2+(-2)^2}=\sqrt{1+4}=\sqrt{5}$

Compare the results.

We found that $|z_1|=\sqrt{5}$, $|-z_1|=\sqrt{5}$, $|\overline{z_1}|=\sqrt{5}$ and $| -\overline{z_1}|=\sqrt{5}$.

Therefore, $|z_1|=|-z_1|=|\overline{z_1}|=| -\overline{z_1}|$ is verified.

iv. $z_2\cdot\overline{z_2}=|z_2|^2$

Solution: $z_2=2+i$

Calculate $\overline{z_2}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \overline{z_2}=\overline{2+i}=2-i$

Calculate $z_2\cdot\overline{z_2}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_2\cdot\overline{z_2}=(2+i)(2-i)=2(2)+2(-i)+i(2)+i(-i)$

$=4-2i+2i-i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have $4+1=5$

Calculate $|z_2|$:

$\Rightarrow\quad |z_2|=|2+i|=\sqrt{2^2+1^2}=\sqrt{4+1}=\sqrt{5}$

Calculate $|z_2|^2$:

$\Rightarrow\quad |z_2|^2=(\sqrt{5})^2=5$

Compare the results.

We found that $z_2\cdot\overline{z_2}=5$ and $|z_2|^2=5$.

Therefore, $z_2\cdot\overline{z_2}=|z_2|^2$ is verified.

b. Find:

i. $|z_1+z_2|$

Solution:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=1-2i$ and $z_2=2+i$

First, let’s find the sum of $z_1$ and $z_2$:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1+z_2=(1-2i)+(2+i)=(1+2)+(-2i+i)=3-i$

The magnitude of a complex number $a+bi$ is given by $\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$. In this case, $a=3$ and $b=-1$.

$\Rightarrow\quad |z_1+z_2|=|3-i|=\sqrt{3^2+(-1)^2}=\sqrt{9+1}=\sqrt{10}$

Thus, $|z_1+z_2|=\sqrt{10}$.

ii. $|z_1z_2|$

Solution:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=1-2i$ and $z_2=2+i$

We can find the product $z_1z_2$ first:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1z_2=(1-2i)(2+i)=1(2)+1(i)-2i(2)-2i(i)$

$=2+i-4i-2i^2=2-3i-2(-1)=2-3i+2$

Now we find the magnitude of $4-3i$:

$\Rightarrow\quad |z_1z_2|=|4-3i|=\sqrt{4^2+(-3)^2}=\sqrt{16+9}=\sqrt{25}=5$

Alternatively, we can find the magnitudes of $z_1$ and $z_2$ separately and then multiply them.

$\Rightarrow\quad |z_1|=|1-2i|=\sqrt{1^2+(-2)^2}=\sqrt{1+4}=\sqrt{5}$

$\Rightarrow\quad |z_2|=|2+i|=\sqrt{2^2+1^2}=\sqrt{4+1}=\sqrt{5}$

Then, $|z_1z_2|=|z_1||z_2|=\sqrt{5}\cdot\sqrt{5}=5$.

iii. $\left|\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right|$

Solution:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=1-2i$ and $z_2=2+i$

We can find the quotient $\frac{z_1}{z_2}$ first:

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{z_1}{z_2}=\frac{1-2i}{2+i}=\frac{(1-2i)(2-i)}{(2+i)(2-i)}=\frac{2-i-4i+2i^2}{4-i^2}=\frac{2-5i-2}{4+1}=\frac{-5i}{5}=-i$

Now we find the magnitude of $-i$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \left|\frac{z_1}{z_2}\right|=|-i|=\sqrt{0^2+(-1)^2}=\sqrt{0+1}=\sqrt{1}=1$

Q6. Represent the numbers in the complex plane.

Verified

a. $-1-3i$

Solution:

To represent the complex number $-1-3i$ in the complex plane, we plot the point with coordinates $A(-1,-3)$. The $x$-coordinate is the real part, and the $y$-coordinate is the imaginary part.

b. $2+4i$

Solution:

To represent the complex number $2+4i$ in the complex plane, we plot the point with coordinates $A(2,4)$. The $x$-coordinate is the real part, and the $y$-coordinate is the imaginary part.

c. $-3+2i$

Solution:

To represent the complex number $-3+2i$ in the complex plane, we plot the point with coordinates $A(-3,2)$. The $x$-coordinate is the real part, and the $y$-coordinate is the imaginary part.

Complex plane showing point A at $(-1,-3)$.
Complex plane showing point A at $(-1,-3)$.
Complex plane showing point A at $(2,4)$.
Complex plane showing point A at $(2,4)$.
Complex plane showing point A at $(-3,2)$.
Complex plane showing point A at $(-3,2)$.

d. $2-3i$

Solution:

To represent the complex number $2-3i$ in the complex plane, we plot the point with coordinates $A(2,-3)$. The $x$-coordinate is the real part, and the $y$-coordinate is the imaginary part.

e. $2i$

Solution:

The complex number is $2i$, which can be written as $0+2i$. To graph the complex number $2i$ in the complex plane, we plot the point $A(0,2)$, where the $x$-axis represents the real part and the $y$-axis represents the imaginary part.

f. $-3i$

Solution:

The complex number is $-3i$, which can be written as $0-3i$. To graph the complex number $-3i$ in the complex plane, we plot the point $A(0,-3)$, where the $x$-axis represents the real part and the $y$-axis represents the imaginary part.

Complex plane showing point A(2, −3).
Complex plane showing point A(2, −3).
Complex plane showing point A(0, 2).
Complex plane showing point A(0, 2).
Complex plane showing point A(0, −3).
Complex plane showing point A(0, −3).

g. $2$

Solution:

To represent the number $2$ in the complex plane, we consider it as a complex number $z=2+0i$. The complex plane has a real axis (horizontal) and an imaginary axis (vertical). The complex number $z=a+bi$ is represented by the point $(a,b)$ in the complex plane. In our case, $z=2+0i$, so $a=2$ and $b=0$. The point representing this complex number is $A(2,0)$. This point lies on the real axis, 2 units away from the origin.

Complex plane showing the point A(2, 0).
Complex plane showing the point A(2, 0).

Q7. Separate into real and imaginary parts of each complex number.

Verified

a. $(\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{3}i)^2$

Solution: $(\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{3}i)^2$

$\Rightarrow\quad (\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{3}i)^2=(\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{3}i)(\sqrt{2}-\sqrt{3}i)$

$=(\sqrt{2})(\sqrt{2})+(\sqrt{2})(-\sqrt{3}i)+(-\sqrt{3}i)(\sqrt{2})+(-\sqrt{3}i)(-\sqrt{3}i)$

$=2-\sqrt{6}i-\sqrt{6}i+3i^2$

$=2-2\sqrt{6}i-3=-1-2\sqrt{6}i$

The complex number is now in the form $a+bi$, where $a$ is the real part and $b$ is the imaginary part.

In this case, $a=-1$ and $b=-2\sqrt{6}$.

Therefore, the real part is $-1$ and the imaginary part is $-2\sqrt{6}$.

Real part $=R_e=-1$;  imaginary part $=I_m=-2\sqrt{6}$

b. $(\sqrt{2}+i)^2$

Solution: $(\sqrt{2}+i)^2$

$\Rightarrow\quad (\sqrt{2}+i)^2=(\sqrt{2}+i)(\sqrt{2}+i)$

$=(\sqrt{2})(\sqrt{2})+(\sqrt{2})(i)+(\sqrt{2})(i)+(i)(i)$

$=2+\sqrt{2}i+\sqrt{2}i+i^2$

$=2-1+2\sqrt{2}i$;  $[\because\ i^2=-1]$

$=1+2\sqrt{2}i$

The complex number is now in the form $a+bi$, where $a$ is the real part and $b$ is the imaginary part.

In this case, $a=1$ and $b=2\sqrt{2}$.

Therefore, the real part is $-1$ and the imaginary part is $-2\sqrt{6}$.

Real part $=R_e=1$;  imaginary part $=I_m=2\sqrt{2}$

c. $\dfrac{(2+3i)^2}{1-3i}$

Solution:

First, expand the numerator:

$\Rightarrow\quad (2+3i)^2=(2+3i)(2+3i)=4+6i+6i+9i^2$

$=4+12i-9=-5+12i$

Now, we have:

$\dfrac{-5+12i}{1-3i}$

To rationalize the denominator, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator, which is $1+3i$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \dfrac{-5+12i}{1-3i}\times\dfrac{1+3i}{1+3i}=\dfrac{(-5+12i)(1+3i)}{(1-3i)(1+3i)}$

$=\dfrac{-5-15i+12i+36i^2}{1+3i-3i-9i^2}=\dfrac{-5-15i+12i+36i^2}{1+3i-3i-9i^2}$;  $[\because\ i^2=-1]$

$=\dfrac{-5-3i-36}{1+9}=\dfrac{-41-3i}{10}=-\dfrac{41}{10}-\dfrac{3}{10}i$

The complex number is now in the form $a+bi$, where $a$ is the real part and $b$ is the imaginary part.

In this case, $a=-\dfrac{41}{10}$ and $b=-\dfrac{3}{10}$.

Therefore, the real part is $-\dfrac{41}{10}$ and the imaginary part is $-\dfrac{3}{10}$.

Real part $=R_e=-\dfrac{41}{10}$;  imaginary part $=I_m=-\dfrac{3}{10}$

d. $\left[\frac{1}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right]^2$

Solution: $\left[\frac{1}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right]^2$

$\Rightarrow\quad \left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right)^2=\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right)\left(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right)$

$=\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)+\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right)+\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right)\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)+\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right)\left(\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i\right)$

$=\frac{1}{4}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}i+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{4}i+\frac{3}{4}i^2=\frac{1}{4}-\frac{3}{4}+\frac{2\sqrt{3}}{4}i$;  $[\because\ i^2=-1]$

$=-\frac{2}{4}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i=-\frac{1}{2}+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i$

The complex number is now in the form $a+bi$, where $a$ is the real part and $b$ is the imaginary part.

In this case, $a=-\frac{1}{2}$ and $b=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.

Therefore, the real part is $-\frac{1}{2}$ and the imaginary part is $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$.

Real part $=R_e=-\frac{1}{2}$;  Imaginary part $=I_m=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$

e. $\frac{1-i}{(i)^2}$

Solution: $\frac{1-i}{(i)^2}$

We know that $i^2=-1$, so we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{1-i}{(i)^2}=\frac{1-i}{-1}$;  $[\because\ i^2=-1]$

Now, we can divide both the real and imaginary parts of the numerator by $-1$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{1}{-1}-\frac{i}{-1}=-1+i$

The complex number is now in the form $a+bi$, where $a$ is the real part and $b$ is the imaginary part.

In this case, $a=-1$ and $b=1$.

Therefore, the real part is $-1$ and the imaginary part is $1$.

Real part $=R_e=-1$;  Imaginary part $=1$

f. $\frac{1}{i(1-i)^2}$

Solution: $\frac{1}{i(1-i)^2}$

First, expand $(1-i)^2$:

$\Rightarrow\quad (1-i)^2=(1-i)(1-i)=1-i-i+i^2$

$=1-2i-1=-2i$;  $[\because\ i^2=-1]$

Now, we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{1}{i(-2i)}=\frac{1}{-2i^2}=\frac{1}{-2(-1)}=\frac{1}{2}$

The complex number is now in the form $a+bi$, where $a$ is the real part and $b$ is the imaginary part.

In this case, $a=\frac{1}{2}$ and $b=0$.

Therefore, the real part is $\frac{1}{2}$ and the imaginary part is $0$.

Real part $=R_e=\frac{1}{2}$;  Imaginary part $=0$

g. $\frac{(1+i)^2}{(1-2i)^2}$

Solution: $\frac{(1+i)^2}{(1-2i)^2}$

Expand the numerator and denominator:

$\Rightarrow\quad (1+i)^2=1+2i+i^2=1+2i-1=2i$;  $[\because\ i^2=-1]$

$\Rightarrow\quad (1-2i)^2=1-4i+(2i)^2=1-4i+4i^2=1-4i-4=-3-4i$

So, we have:

$\frac{(1+i)^2}{(1-2i)^2}=\frac{2i}{-3-4i}$

To get rid of the imaginary part in the denominator, multiply both the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of $-3-4i$, which is $-3+4i$.

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{2i}{-3-4i}\times\frac{-3+4i}{-3+4i}=\frac{2i(-3+4i)}{(-3-4i)(-3+4i)}$

Simplify.

Numerator:

$\Rightarrow\quad 2i(-3+4i)=-6i+8i^2=-6i-8=-8-6i$

Denominator:

$\Rightarrow\quad (-3-4i)(-3+4i)=(-3)^2-(4i)^2=9-16i^2=9+16=25$

So, we have:

$\frac{-8-6i}{25}$

Separate into real and imaginary parts:

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{-8-6i}{25}=-\frac{8}{25}-\frac{6}{25}i$

Real part $=R_e=-\frac{8}{25}$;  Imaginary part $=-\frac{6}{25}$

Q8. Taking any complex number and show that:

Verified

a. $z\cdot\overline{z}$ is a real number.

Solution:

Let $z=a+bi$ be any complex number, where $a$ and $b$ are real numbers. Then the complex conjugate of $z$ is $\overline{z}=a-bi$.

Now, let's compute the product of $z$ and $\overline{z}$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z\cdot\overline{z}=(a+bi)(a-bi)$

Using the difference of squares formula, we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad z\cdot\overline{z}=a^2-(bi)^2=a^2-b^2i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we get:

$\Rightarrow\quad z\cdot\overline{z}=a^2-b^2(-1)=a^2+b^2$

Since $a$ and $b$ are real numbers, $a^2$ and $b^2$ are also real numbers. Therefore, $a^2+b^2$ is a real number. Thus, we have shown that the product of a complex number $z$ and its complex conjugate $\overline{z}$ is a real number.

$\Rightarrow\quad z\cdot\overline{z}=a^2+b^2$

This is also equal to the square of the magnitude of $z$, i.e., $|z|^2=a^2+b^2$.

b. $z^2+(\overline{z})^2$ is a real number.

Solution:

Let $z=a+bi$ be a complex number, where $a$ and $b$ are real numbers. Then the complex conjugate of $z$ is $\overline{z}=a-bi$. We want to show that $z^2+(\overline{z})^2$ is a real number.

First, we compute $z^2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z^2=(a+bi)^2=a^2+2abi+(bi)^2=a^2+2abi-b^2$

$=(a^2-b^2)+2abi$

Next, we compute $(\overline{z})^2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad (\overline{z})^2=(a-bi)^2=a^2-2abi+(bi)^2=a^2-2abi-b^2$

$=(a^2-b^2)-2abi$

Now, we add $z^2$ and $(\overline{z})^2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z^2+(\overline{z})^2=[(a^2-b^2)+2abi]+[(a^2-b^2)-2abi]$

$=(a^2-b^2)+(a^2-b^2)+2abi-2abi=2(a^2-b^2)$

Since $a$ and $b$ are real numbers, $a^2$ and $b^2$ are also real numbers. Therefore, $a^2-b^2$ is a real number, and $2(a^2-b^2)$ is also a real number. Thus, we have shown that $z^2+(\overline{z})^2$ is a real number.

c. $(z-\overline{z})^2$ is a real number.

Solution:

Let $z=a+bi$ be a complex number, where $a$ and $b$ are real numbers. Then the complex conjugate of $z$ is $\overline{z}=a-bi$. We want to show that $(z-\overline{z})^2$ is a real number.

First, we compute $-z$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z-\overline{z}=(a+bi)-(a-bi)=a+bi-a+bi=2bi$

Now, we compute $(z-\overline{z})^2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad (z-\overline{z})^2=(2bi)^2=(2b)^2i^2=4b^2i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad (z-\overline{z})^2=4b^2(-1)=-4b^2$

Since $b$ is a real number, $b^2$ is also a real number. Therefore, $-4b^2$ is a real number. Thus, we have shown that $(z-\overline{z})^2$ is a real number.

d. $|z|$ and $|\overline{z}|$ are real numbers.

Solution:

Let $z=a+bi$ be a complex number, where $a$ and $b$ are real numbers. Then the complex conjugate of $z$ is $\overline{z}=a-bi$.

The magnitude of $z$, denoted by $|z|$, is defined as: $z=a+bi$.

$\Rightarrow\quad |z|=\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$

Since $a$ and $b$ are real numbers, $a^2$ and $b^2$ are also real numbers. The sum of two real numbers is a real number, so $a^2+b^2$ is a real number. The square root of a non-negative real number is also a real number. Therefore, $|z|=\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$ is a real number.

The magnitude of $\overline{z}$, denoted by $|\overline{z}|$, is defined as: $\overline{z}=a-bi$.

$\Rightarrow\quad |\overline{z}|=\sqrt{a^2+(-b)^2}=\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$

Since $a$ and $b$ are real numbers, $a^2$ and $b^2$ are also real numbers. The sum of two real numbers is a real number, so $a^2+b^2$ is a real number. The square root of a non-negative real number is also a real number. Therefore, $|\overline{z}|=\sqrt{a^2+b^2}$ is a real number.

Note that $|z|=|\overline{z}|$. Thus, we have shown that $|z|$ and $|\overline{z}|$ are real numbers.

e. $z^2-(\overline{z})^2$ is an imaginary number.

Solution:

Let $z=a+bi$ be a complex number, where $a$ and $b$ are real numbers. Then the complex conjugate of $z$ is $\overline{z}=a-bi$. We want to show that $z^2-(\overline{z})^2$ is an imaginary number.

First, we compute $z^2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z^2=(a+bi)^2=a^2+2abi+(bi)^2=a^2+2abi-b^2$

$=(a^2-b^2)+2abi$

Next, we compute $(\overline{z})^2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad (\overline{z})^2=(a-bi)^2=a^2-2abi+(bi)^2=a^2-2abi-b^2$

$=(a^2-b^2)-2abi$

Now, we subtract $(\overline{z})^2$ from $z^2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z^2-(\overline{z})^2=[(a^2-b^2)+2abi]-[(a^2-b^2)-2abi]$

$\Rightarrow\quad z^2-(\overline{z})^2=(a^2-b^2)-(a^2-b^2)+2abi-(-2abi)$

$\Rightarrow\quad z^2-(\overline{z})^2=a^2-b^2-a^2+b^2+2abi+2abi=4abi$ The result is $4abi$. This is an imaginary number because it is a real number ($4ab$) multiplied by the imaginary unit $i$. If $a=0$ or $b=0$, then $4abi=0$, which is a real number. However, if $a\ne 0$ and $b\ne 0$, then $4abi$ is a purely imaginary number.

Thus, $z^2-(\overline{z})^2$ is an imaginary number.

Q9. Represent sum and difference of complex numbers graphically.

Verified

(i) $z_1=5+3i$ and $z_2=2-3i$

Solution:

Given:

$z_1=5+3i=(5,3)\qquad;\qquad z_2=2-3i=(2,-3)$

First, let’s find the sum $z_1+z_2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1+z_2=(5+3i)+(2-3i)=(5+2)+(3i-3i)=7+0i=(7,0)$

Next, let’s find the difference $z_1-z_2$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1-z_2=(5+3i)-(2-3i)=(5-2)+[3i-(-3i)]=3+6i$

Graphical Representation:

Now, let’s illustrate these operations graphically using vectors in the complex plane. We will represent each complex number as a vector from the origin to the point corresponding to the complex number.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=5+3i$ is represented by the vector from $O(0,0)$ to $A(5,3)$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_2=2-3i$ is represented by the vector from $O(0,0)$ to $B(2,-3)$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1+z_2=7$ is represented by the vector from $O(0,0)$ to $C(7,0)$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1-z_2=3+6i$ is represented by the vector from $O(0,0)$ to $D(3,6)$.

(ii) $z_1=-3+2i$ and $z_2=4+3i$

Solution:

Given:

$z_1=-3+2i\qquad;\qquad z_2=4+3i$

First, let’s find the sum $z_1+z_2$.

$z_1+z_2=(-3+2i)+(4+3i)=(-3+4)+(2i+3i)=1+5i$

Next, let’s find the difference $z_1-z_2$.

$z_1-z_2=(-3+2i)-(4+3i)=(-3-4)+(2i-3i)=-7-i$

Graphical Representation:

Now, let’s illustrate these operations graphically using vectors in the complex plane. We will represent each complex number as a vector from the origin to the point corresponding to the complex number.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=-3+2i$ is represented by the vector from $O(0,0)$ to $A(-3,2)$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_2=4+3i$ is represented by the vector from $O(0,0)$ to $B(4,3)$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1+z_2=1+5i$ is represented by the vector from $O(0,0)$ to $C(1,5)$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1-z_2=-7-i$ is represented by the vector from $O(0,0)$ to $D(-7,-1)$.

Complex-plane graph showing vectors to A(5, 3), B(2, −3), C(7, 0), and D(3, 6).
Complex-plane graph showing vectors to A(5, 3), B(2, −3), C(7, 0), and D(3, 6).
Complex-plane graph showing vectors to A(−3, 2), B(4, 3), C(1, 5), and D(−7, −1).
Complex-plane graph showing vectors to A(−3, 2), B(4, 3), C(1, 5), and D(−7, −1).

Q10. Represent product of complex numbers graphically.

Verified

(i) $z_1=4+2i$ and $z_2=-2+3i$

Solution:

First, we need to calculate the product $z_1z_2$ where $z_1=4+2i$ and $z_2=-2+3i$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1z_2=(4+2i)(-2+3i)$

$=4(-2)+4(3i)+2i(-2)+2i(3i)=-8+12i-4i+6i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1z_2=-8+8i-6=-14+8i$

Now, we need to express $z_1$, $z_2$ and $z_1z_2$ in polar form. The polar form of a complex number $z=a+bi$ is given by $z=r(\cos\theta+i\sin\theta)$, where:

$\Rightarrow\quad r=\sqrt{a^2+b^2}\qquad\text{and}\qquad\theta=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{a}\right)$

For $z_1=4+2i$

  • $r_1=\sqrt{4^2+2^2}=\sqrt{16+4}=\sqrt{20}=2\sqrt{5}$
  • $\theta_1=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{2}{4}\right)=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\approx26.57^\circ$

So, $z_1=2\sqrt{5}(\cos27^\circ+i\sin27^\circ)$ (rounded to the nearest degree).

For $z_2=-2+3i$

  • $r_2=\sqrt{(-2)^2+3^2}=\sqrt{4+9}=\sqrt{13}$
  • $\theta_2=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{3}{-2}\right)$

Since the complex number is in the second quadrant, we add $180^\circ$ to the result.

$\Rightarrow\quad\theta_2=\tan^{-1}(-1.5)\approx-56.31^\circ$

So, $\theta_2=-56.31^\circ+180^\circ\approx123.69^\circ$

So, $z_2=\sqrt{13}(\cos124^\circ+i\sin124^\circ)$ (rounded to the nearest degree).

For $z_1z_2=-14+8i$

  • $r_3=\sqrt{(-14)^2+8^2}=\sqrt{196+64}=\sqrt{260}=2\sqrt{65}$
  • $\theta_3=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{8}{-14}\right)$

Since the complex number is in the second quadrant, we add $180^\circ$ to the result.

$\Rightarrow\quad\theta_3=\tan^{-1}\left(-\frac{4}{7}\right)\approx-29.74^\circ$

So, $\theta_3=-29.74^\circ+180^\circ\approx150.26^\circ$

So, $z_1z_2=2\sqrt{65}(\cos150^\circ+i\sin150^\circ)$ (rounded to nearest degree).

Therefore,

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=2\sqrt{5}(\cos27^\circ+i\sin27^\circ)$

$\Rightarrow\quad z_2=\sqrt{13}(\cos124^\circ+i\sin124^\circ)$

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1z_2=2\sqrt{65}(\cos150^\circ+i\sin150^\circ)$

Graphical Representation:

Now, let's represent these complex numbers graphically,

Complex-plane graph with the points $z_1(4,2)$, $z_2(-2,3)$ and $z_3(-14,8)$ plotted on coordinate axes.
Graphical representation of $z_1$, $z_2$ and $z_3$ on the complex plane.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1=4+2i=(4,2)\ ;\quad z_2=-2+3i\ (-2,3)$

$\Rightarrow\quad z_3=z_1z_2=-14+8i=(-14,8)$

(ii) $z_1=-2+4i$ and $z_2=3-i$

Solution:

First, we need to calculate the product $z_1z_2$ where $z_1=-2+4i$ and $z_2=3-i$.

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1z_2=(-2+4i)(3-i)$

$=-2(3)-2(-i)+4i(3)+4i(-i)=-6+2i+12i-4i^2$

Since $i^2=-1$, we have:

$\Rightarrow\quad z_1z_2=-6+14i+4=-2+14i$

Now, we need to express $z_1$, $z_2$, and $z_1z_2$ in polar form. The polar form of a complex number $z=a+bi$ is given by $z=r(\cos\theta+i\sin\theta)$, where:

$\Rightarrow\quad r=\sqrt{a^2+b^2}\qquad\text{and}\qquad\theta=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{b}{a}\right)$

For $z_1=-2+4i$

  • $r_1=\sqrt{(-2)^2+4^2}=\sqrt{4+16}=\sqrt{20}=2\sqrt{5}$
  • $\theta_1=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4}{-2}\right)=\tan^{-1}(-2)$

Since the complex number is in the second quadrant, we add $180^\circ$ to the result.

$\Rightarrow\quad\theta_1\approx-63.43^\circ+180^\circ\approx116.57^\circ$

So, $z_1=2\sqrt{5}(\cos 117^\circ+i\sin 117^\circ)$ (rounded to the nearest degree).

For $z_2=3-i$

  • $r_2=\sqrt{3^2+(-1)^2}=\sqrt{9+1}=\sqrt{10}$
  • $\theta_2=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{-1}{3}\right)\approx -18.43^\circ$

Since the complex number is in the fourth quadrant, we can also express this as $360^\circ-18.43^\circ\approx341.57^\circ$.

So, $z_2=\sqrt{10}(\cos342^\circ+i\sin342^\circ)$ (rounded to the nearest degree).

For $z_1z_2=-2+14i$

  • $r_3=\sqrt{(-2)^2+14^2}=\sqrt{4+196}=\sqrt{200}=10\sqrt{2}$
  • $\theta_3=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{14}{-2}\right)=\tan^{-1}(-7)$

Since the complex number is in the second quadrant, we add $180^\circ$ to the result.

$\theta_3\approx-81.87^\circ+180^\circ\approx98.13^\circ$

So, $z_1z_2=10\sqrt{2}(\cos98^\circ+i\sin98^\circ)$ (rounded to the nearest degree).

Therefore:

$z_1=2\sqrt{5}(\cos117^\circ+i\sin117^\circ)$

$z_2=\sqrt{10}(\cos342^\circ+i\sin342^\circ)$

$z_1z_2=10\sqrt{2}(\cos98^\circ+i\sin98^\circ)$

Graphical Representation:

Now, let’s represent these complex numbers graphically.

Complex-plane graph showing $z_1=(-2,4)$, $z_2=(3,-1)$, and $z_3=(-2,14)$.
Graphical representation of the complex numbers.

$z_1=-2+4i=(-2,4)$; $z_2=3-i=(3,-1)$.

$z_3=z_1z_2=-2+14i=(-2,14)$.

Q11. Represent $\frac{z_1}{z_2}$ graphically when:

Verified

(I) $z_1=6-4i$ and $z_2=3$

Solution:

We are asked to represent $\frac{z_1}{z_2}$ graphically when $z_1=6-4i$ and $z_2=3$.

First, we compute $\frac{z_1}{z_2}$:

$\frac{z_1}{z_2}=\frac{6-4i}{3}=\frac{6}{3}-\frac{4}{3}i=2-\frac{4}{3}i$

To represent this complex number graphically, we plot the point $\left(2,-\frac{4}{3}\right)$ on the complex plane, where the $x$-axis represents the real part and the $y$-axis represents the imaginary part.

Complex-plane graph showing point A at $(2,-1.33)$.
Point A at $(2,-1.33)$ on the complex plane.

(II) $z_1=-4-6i$ and $z_2=1+i$

Solution:

We are asked to represent $\frac{z_1}{z_2}$ graphically when $z_1=-4-6i$ and $z_2=1+i$.

First, we compute $\frac{z_1}{z_2}$:

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{z_1}{z_2}=\frac{-4-6i}{1+i}$

To divide complex numbers, we multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator:

$\Rightarrow\quad \frac{-4-6i}{1+i}=\frac{(-4-6i)(1-i)}{(1+i)(1-i)}=\frac{-4+4i-6i+6i^2}{1-i^2}$

$=\frac{-4-2i-6}{1-(-1)}=\frac{-10-2i}{2}=-5-i$

To represent this complex number graphically, we plot the point $(-5,-1)$ on the complex plane, where the $x$-axis represents the real part and the $y$-axis represents the imaginary part.

Point A at (-5, -1) on the complex plane.
Point A at (-5, -1) on the complex plane.

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