Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

(i)[2]

Find the roots of $z^2 + (2\sqrt{3})z + 4 = 0$, and give the answers in the form $x + iy$, where $x$ and $y$ are real.

(ii)[3]

State the modulus together with the argument of each root.

(iii)[3]

With all working shown, confirm that each root also satisfies $z^6 = -64$.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Use the quadratic formula, completing the square, or the substitution $z=x+iy$ to obtain a root, and use $i^2=-1$

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