Math Problem Statement

If x + yi = a - bi and x - yi = √(1 - i) / √(1 + i), show that x^2 + y^2 = 1.

Solution

This problem involves complex numbers. Let's break it down step by step:

We are given the following relations:

x+yi=abiandxyi=1i1+ix + yi = a - bi \quad \text{and} \quad x - yi = \frac{\sqrt{1 - i}}{\sqrt{1 + i}}

The goal is to show that x2+y2=1x^2 + y^2 = 1.

Step 1: Expressing xx and yy

From the first equation, x+yi=abix + yi = a - bi, we can equate the real and imaginary parts:

  • The real part gives us: x=ax = a
  • The imaginary part gives us: y=by = -b

Step 2: Simplifying the second equation

The second equation involves the complex fraction 1i1+i\frac{\sqrt{1 - i}}{\sqrt{1 + i}}. Let's first simplify this expression.

Simplifying the numerator and denominator

We will calculate 1i\sqrt{1 - i} and 1+i\sqrt{1 + i}.

Start by simplifying 1i\sqrt{1 - i} and 1+i\sqrt{1 + i}.

We can use polar form to find these square roots.

Step 3: Using polar form

The polar form of a complex number z=x+yiz = x + yi is given by:

z=r(cosθ+isinθ)z = r (\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)

where:

  • r=x2+y2r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} is the modulus
  • θ=tan1(yx)\theta = \tan^{-1}\left( \frac{y}{x} \right) is the argument

We'll convert both 1i1 - i and 1+i1 + i to polar form, take the square roots, and then substitute the results to simplify the equation.

Step 4: Show that x2+y2=1x^2 + y^2 = 1

After simplifying the second equation, we will substitute xx and yy into the equation x2+y2x^2 + y^2 to prove that it equals 1.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Polar Form of Complex Numbers
Square Roots of Complex Numbers

Formulas

x + yi = a - bi
x - yi = √(1 - i) / √(1 + i)
Polar form of complex numbers: z = r (cos θ + i sin θ)

Theorems

Modulus of a complex number
Argument of a complex number

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12