Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

The complex numbers $z$ and $\omega$ are given by $z = 1 - i$ and $\omega = -3 + 3\sqrt{3}i$.
(a)[1]

Express $z\omega$ in the form $a + bi$, with $a$ and $b$ real numbers written exactly in surd form.

(b)[4]

Express $z$ and $\omega$ in the form $re^{i\theta}$, where $r > 0$ and $-\pi < \theta \leq \pi$. State the exact values of $r$ and $\theta$ for each one.

(c)[2]

On an Argand diagram, let $A$ and $B$ be the points corresponding to $\omega$ and $z\omega$ respectively. Prove that $OAB$ is an isosceles right-angled triangle, with $O$ as the origin.

(d)[3]

Using your results from part (b), prove that $\tan\left(\frac{5\pi}{12}\right) = \frac{\sqrt{3} + 1}{\sqrt{3} - 1}$.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: State $z=-3+3\sqrt{3}+(3+3\sqrt{3})i$, having gathered the real terms and the imaginary terms.

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