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Chapter 3 focuses on complex numbers, introducing their definition, operations, and properties. It explains the imaginary unit, the form of complex numbers, and how to perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Additionally, it covers the powers of the imaginary unit and provides tips for solving related problems.

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Complex Numbers Chapter Formatted

Chapter 3 focuses on complex numbers, introducing their definition, operations, and properties. It explains the imaginary unit, the form of complex numbers, and how to perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Additionally, it covers the powers of the imaginary unit and provides tips for solving related problems.

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CHAPTER 3: COMPLEX NUMBERS

Learning Objectives
After completing this chapter, you should be able to:
✔ Understand what complex numbers are
✔ Perform operations on complex numbers
✔ Find modulus and argument
✔ Use conjugates correctly
✔ Represent complex numbers on an Argand diagram
✔ Convert between Cartesian and Polar forms
✔ Apply De Moivre's Theorem
✔ Find roots of complex numbers
✔ Solve examination-style questions confidently

3.1 Introduction to Complex Numbers


Why Were Complex Numbers Invented?

Consider the equation:

x² + 1 = 0

Rearranging:

x² = -1

Which real number multiplied by itself gives −1?


No real number gives −1. Therefore mathematicians created the imaginary unit.

Imaginary Unit
i² = -1

Therefore:
i = √(-1)

This idea created an entirely new number system known as Complex Numbers.

3.2 Definition of a Complex Number


A complex number is any number of the form:

z = a + bi

where:
• a = Real Part
• b = Imaginary Part
• i = √(-1)

Examples
Example 1: 3 + 2i
Real Part = 3
Imaginary Part = 2
Example 2: -5 + 7i
Real Part = -5
Imaginary Part = 7

Example 3: 4 = 4 + 0i
Every real number is a complex number.

Example 4: 6i = 0 + 6i
Every imaginary number is also a complex number.

Important Vocabulary
Real Part
Re(z) = a

Example: z = 4 + 7i, Re(z) = 4

Imaginary Part
Im(z) = b

Example: z = 4 + 7i, Im(z) = 7


3.3 Powers of i
Starting from i² = -1:

i¹ = i
i² = -1
i³ = -i
i■ = 1

The pattern repeats every four powers.

Power Cycle
i¹ = i
i² = -1
i³ = -i
i■ = 1
i■ = i
i■ = -1

Shortcut Method
Find i²■.
27 ÷ 4 gives remainder 3.
Therefore i²■ = i³ = -i.

Exam Tip
Do not multiply i repeatedly. Use the cycle: i, -1, -i, 1

3.4 Addition and Subtraction of Complex Numbers


Combine real parts together and imaginary parts together.
Example:
(3 + 4i) + (5 + 2i) = 8 + 6i

Example:
(7 + 5i) − (3 + 2i) = 4 + 3i

Common Mistake
Wrong: 3 + 4i + 5 + 2i = 14i
Correct: 8 + 6i

3.5 Multiplication of Complex Numbers


Use ordinary algebra and remember that i² = -1.
Example:
(3 + 2i)(4 + i)
= 12 + 3i + 8i + 2i²
= 12 + 11i − 2
= 10 + 11i

Quick Revision Sheet


Definition: z = a + bi
Imaginary Unit: i² = -1
Power Cycle: i, -1, -i, 1
Real Part: Re(z) = a
Imaginary Part: Im(z) = b
Addition: Add like terms
Multiplication: Expand and replace i² with -1

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