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Complex Numbers Problem Set Solutions

The document contains a series of mathematical problems involving complex numbers, including finding specific forms of complex numbers, solving simultaneous equations, and demonstrating properties of logarithms of complex numbers. Each problem has a designated total mark value, indicating its complexity and importance. The problems require knowledge of algebra, complex number operations, and logarithmic properties.

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Complex Numbers Problem Set Solutions

The document contains a series of mathematical problems involving complex numbers, including finding specific forms of complex numbers, solving simultaneous equations, and demonstrating properties of logarithms of complex numbers. Each problem has a designated total mark value, indicating its complexity and importance. The problems require knowledge of algebra, complex number operations, and logarithmic properties.

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z

1. Given that = 2 – i, z  , find z in the form a + ib.


z2
(Total 4 marks)

2. Given that (a + bi)2 = 3 + 4i obtain a pair of simultaneous equations involving a and b. Hence find the
two square roots of 3 + 4i.
(Total 7 marks)

3. Solve the simultaneous equations

iz1 + 2z2 = 3
z1 + (1 – i)z2 = 4

giving z1 and z2 in the form x + iy, where x and y are real.


(Total 9 marks)

4. Consider the complex numbers z = 1 + 2i and w = 2 +ai, where a  .

Find a when

(a) │w│ = 2│z│;


(3)

(b) Re (zw) = 2 Im(zw).


(3)
(Total 6 marks)

5. If z is a non-zero complex number, we define L(z) by the equation

L(z) = ln│z│ + i arg (z), 0 ≤ arg (z) < 2π.

(a) Show that when z is a positive real number, L(z) = ln z.


(2)

(b) Use the equation to calculate

(i) L(–1);

(ii) L(1 – i);

(iii) L(–1 + i).


(5)

(c) Hence show that the property L(z1z2) = L(z1) + L(z2) does not hold for all values
of z1 and z2.
(2)
(Total 9 marks)

10
6. Given that │z│ = 10 , solve the equation 5z + = 6 – 18i, where z* is the conjugate of z.
z*
(Total 7 marks)

IB Questionbank Mathematics Higher Level 3rd edition 1

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