Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

(a)[3]

You are given $z_1 = r_1 e^{i\theta_1}$ and $z_2 = r_2 e^{i\theta_2}$. Show that $(z_1 z_2)^* = z_1^* z_2^*$.

(b)[3]

$z = 3e^{i\frac{\pi}{4}}$ is a root of the equation $z^2 + bz + c = 0$, with $b$ and $c$ real. State the other root and hence determine $b$ and $c$.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: State the result $z_1z_2=r_1r_2e^{i(\theta_1+\theta_2)}$

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