Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

(a)[3]

Solve $z^2 - 6iz - 12 = 0$, with answers expressed as $x + iy$, where $x$ and $y$ are exact real numbers.

(b)[1]

On a sketch of an Argand diagram with origin $O$, indicate points $A$ and $B$ to represent the roots from part (a).

(c)[3]

Find the exact modulus and argument for each root.

(d)[1]

Therefore show that triangle $OAB$ is equilateral.

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