Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Without a calculator, rewrite the complex number $\frac{2 + 6i}{1 - 2i}$ in the form $x + iy$, where $x$ and $y$ are real.

(a(ii))[3]

Hence, without a calculator, write $\frac{2 + 6i}{1 - 2i}$ in the form $r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)$, where $r > 0$ and $-\pi < \theta \leq \pi$, and give the exact values of $r$ and $\theta$.

(b)[5]

On a sketch Argand diagram, shade the set of points representing complex numbers $z$ that satisfy both $|z - 3i| \leq 1$ and $\Re z \leq 0$, where $\Re z$ is the real part of $z$. Determine the largest value of $\arg z$ for points in this region, and give your answer in radians correct to 2 decimal places.

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This 10-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Multiply both numerator and denominator by $1+2i$, or an equivalent expression.

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