Math Problem Statement

Graph the complex number and find its absolute value: 3 - i

Solution

To solve the problem presented in the image:

Task 1: Graph the complex number 3i3 - i

  1. A complex number is expressed in the form a+bia + bi, where aa is the real part and bb is the imaginary part.
    • Here, a=3a = 3 (real part) and b=1b = -1 (imaginary part).
  2. On the graph:
    • The x-axis represents the real part.
    • The y-axis represents the imaginary part.
  3. Plot the point at (3,1)(3, -1) on the complex plane. This is where 33 (real) and 1-1 (imaginary) intersect.

Task 2: Find the absolute value of 3i3 - i

The absolute value of a complex number z=a+biz = a + bi is calculated as: z=a2+b2|z| = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} For 3i3 - i: 3i=32+(1)2=9+1=10|3 - i| = \sqrt{3^2 + (-1)^2} = \sqrt{9 + 1} = \sqrt{10}

Final Answer:

  1. The point (3,1)(3, -1) is graphed on the complex plane.
  2. The absolute value is 10\sqrt{10}, approximately 3.163.16.

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Here are five related questions to expand on this:

  1. How would you graph the complex number 2+4i-2 + 4i and find its absolute value?
  2. What does the absolute value of a complex number represent geometrically?
  3. How do you determine if two complex numbers are equal based on their graph?
  4. Can you explain how complex numbers relate to polar coordinates?
  5. What happens if the imaginary part of a complex number is zero?

Tip:

Always verify the coordinates on the graph to ensure accuracy when plotting complex numbers.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Graphing on the Complex Plane
Absolute Value of Complex Numbers

Formulas

Absolute value of a complex number: |z| = sqrt(a^2 + b^2)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem (used in calculating the absolute value)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12