ACT Complex Numbers Worksheet
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Powered by AIMultiplying (7 - 6i)(5 - i) involves applying the distributive property: 7*5 + 7*(-i) + (-6i)*5 + (-6i)*(-i). This results in 35 - 7i - 30i + 6i^2. Since i^2 = -1, substitute to get 35 - 37i - 6. The final result is 29 - 37i .
Complex numbers exhibit straightforward partwise operations in addition and subtraction, like deriving -14 from (-6 + 3i) + (-8 - 3i). Multiplication shows nuanced interactions, with contributions from real products, imaginary cross-products adjusted by i^2=-1, as seen in (3 + 6i)(3 + 7i) producing -33 + 39i. Together, these reveal consistent, yet intricate, arithmetic behavior, depending on operation complexity .
Answer B) is accurately derived by distributing terms: 3*3 + 3*7i + 6i*3 + 6i*7i leads to 9 + 21i + 18i + 42i^2. Using i^2=-1 makes 42i^2 = -42, culminating in 9 - 42 + 39i, simplifying to -33 + 39i, confirming answer B).
Subtraction of complex numbers entails subtracting real parts and imaginary parts separately, contrasting with the straightforward addition of parts in addition. For (14 - 3i) - (11 + 9i), subtract each part: (14-11) + (-3-9)i, yielding 3 - 12i .
Choice C is justified because (-6 + 3i) + (-8 - 3i) simplifies to (-6-8) + (3i-3i), resulting in -14, matching answer C (which is -14).
Complex multiplication involves distributing terms and applying i^2 = -1. Expansion gives 9 + 21i + 18i + 42i^2. Complexities arise in manipulating i terms; sum to 51 + 39i and -42. Resolving -42i^2 using -1 supports simplification to -33 + 39i, revealing multiplication intricacies and necessity for careful term management .
To simplify (14 - 3i) - (11 + 9i), subtract real parts and imaginary parts separately: (14 - 11) + (-3 - 9)i. This simplifies to 3 - 12i .
In the complex plane, addition translates to vector addition; real and imaginary parts form coordinates. Thus, (-6 + 3i) + (-8 - 3i) shifts the vector endpoint directly to (-14,0). Subtractions, such as (14 - 3i) - (11 + 9i), displace endpoints by differences, placing (3, -12). These shifts illustrate component-wise coordinate alterations reflective of operational results .
For complex numbers, addition combines real and imaginary parts separately. For instance, (-6 + 3i) + (-8 - 3i) results in -14, as real parts (-6 and -8) and imaginary parts (3i and -3i) are added individually. In multiplication, the distributive property is applied, including i^2 substitutions, where i^2 = -1. For example, (3 + 6i)(3 + 7i) expands to 9 + 21i + 18i + 42i^2; simplifying gives -33 + 39i after substituting -1 for i^2 .
The imaginary unit i represents the square root of -1. In multiplication, such as (3 + 6i)(3 + 7i), the imaginary parts contribute cross-products 21i and 18i, and i^2 from 6i*7i becomes -1, crucially affecting the result from 51 + 39i - 42 (from 42*-1) to -33 + 39i .