Math Problem Statement
Given the complex numbers z = -1 + 3i and w = 3 - i, find (a) |z̄w| and (b) Im(w/z).
Solution
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You are provided with the complex numbers and .
Part (a)
Here, is the complex conjugate of . The complex conjugate of is .
Now, we want to compute .
- First, find the product : Using the distributive property: = -3 + i - 9i + 3i^2$$ Since $$i^2 = -1$$, we substitute $$3i^2 = 3(-1) = -3$$: $$= -3 + i - 9i - 3 = -6 - 8i$$
- Now, compute the modulus . For a complex number , the modulus is: So, for :
Thus, .
Part (b)
We need to find the imaginary part of .
- First, compute . This is done by multiplying the numerator and the denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator: Simplify the numerator: = -3 - 9i + i + 3i^2 = -3 - 9i + i - 3 = -6 - 8i$$ Simplify the denominator: $$(-1 + 3i)(-1 - 3i) = (-1)^2 - (3i)^2 = 1 - 9(-1) = 1 + 9 = 10$$ So, $$\frac{w}{z} = \frac{-6 - 8i}{10} = -\frac{6}{10} - \frac{8}{10}i = -0.6 - 0.8i$$.
- The imaginary part of is .
Thus, .
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Here are five related questions:
- How do you find the modulus of a complex number?
- What is the process for dividing complex numbers?
- What is the geometric meaning of the complex conjugate?
- Can you explain how to simplify the expression when multiplying complex numbers?
- How does the imaginary part affect the properties of a complex number?
Tip: Always express complex division in terms of multiplying by the conjugate to simplify the calculation.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Complex Numbers
Modulus of Complex Numbers
Imaginary Part of Complex Numbers
Formulas
|a + bi| = √(a² + b²)
Complex Conjugate: z̄ = a - bi
Division of Complex Numbers: multiply by the conjugate
Theorems
Modulus Theorem
Division of Complex Numbers using Conjugates
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12