Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

The complex numbers $u$ and $v$ are given by $u = -4 + 2i$ and $v = 3 + i$.
(a)[3]

Find $\frac{u}{v}$ written in the form $x + iy$, where $x$ and $y$ are real.

(b)[2]

Hence write $\frac{u}{v}$ in the form $r e^{i\theta}$, with $r$ and $\theta$ exact.

(c)[2]

On an Argand diagram with origin $O$, points $A$, $B$ and $C$ correspond to the complex numbers $u$, $v$ and $2u + v$ respectively. State the full geometrical relationship between $OA$ and $BC$.

(d)[2]

Prove that the angle $AOB$ is $\frac{3}{4}\pi$.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Use $3-i$ to multiply both the numerator and the denominator.

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