Math Problem Statement

Find the real and imaginary parts of the following, given w = -3 + i and x = 2 + 3i:

Solution

The problem asks to find the real and imaginary parts of several expressions involving complex numbers ww and xx, where: w=3+iandx=2+3i.w = -3 + i \quad \text{and} \quad x = 2 + 3i.

Let's analyze each expression and find the real and imaginary parts:

  1. w+xw + x: w+x=(3+i)+(2+3i)=(3+2)+(i+3i)=1+4i.w + x = (-3 + i) + (2 + 3i) = (-3 + 2) + (i + 3i) = -1 + 4i.

    • Real part: 1-1
    • Imaginary part: 44
  2. wxw - x: wx=(3+i)(2+3i)=(32)+(i3i)=52i.w - x = (-3 + i) - (2 + 3i) = (-3 - 2) + (i - 3i) = -5 - 2i.

    • Real part: 5-5
    • Imaginary part: 2-2
  3. wxwx (multiplication): wx=(3+i)(2+3i).wx = (-3 + i)(2 + 3i). Using the distributive property: wx=(32)+(33i)+(i2)+(i3i)=69i+2i+3i2.wx = (-3 \cdot 2) + (-3 \cdot 3i) + (i \cdot 2) + (i \cdot 3i) = -6 - 9i + 2i + 3i^2. Since i2=1i^2 = -1, this becomes: wx=69i+2i+3(1)=67i3=97i.wx = -6 - 9i + 2i + 3(-1) = -6 - 7i - 3 = -9 - 7i.

    • Real part: 9-9
    • Imaginary part: 7-7
  4. wx\frac{w}{x} (division): wx=3+i2+3i.\frac{w}{x} = \frac{-3 + i}{2 + 3i}. To simplify, we multiply the numerator and denominator by the complex conjugate of the denominator: (3+i)(23i)(2+3i)(23i).\frac{(-3 + i)(2 - 3i)}{(2 + 3i)(2 - 3i)}. The denominator simplifies to: (2+3i)(23i)=22(3i)2=49(1)=4+9=13.(2 + 3i)(2 - 3i) = 2^2 - (3i)^2 = 4 - 9(-1) = 4 + 9 = 13. Now, let's simplify the numerator: (3+i)(23i)=(32)+(33i)+(i2)(i3i)=6+9i+2i3(1).(-3 + i)(2 - 3i) = (-3 \cdot 2) + (-3 \cdot -3i) + (i \cdot 2) - (i \cdot 3i) = -6 + 9i + 2i - 3(-1). =6+11i+3=3+11i.= -6 + 11i + 3 = -3 + 11i. So: wx=3+11i13=313+1113i.\frac{w}{x} = \frac{-3 + 11i}{13} = -\frac{3}{13} + \frac{11}{13}i.

    • Real part: 313-\frac{3}{13}
    • Imaginary part: 1113\frac{11}{13}

Would you like any additional details or explanations for these calculations?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. What is the general formula for multiplying two complex numbers?
  2. How can you find the complex conjugate of a given complex number?
  3. Why do we multiply by the conjugate when dividing complex numbers?
  4. What happens when you add or subtract two purely imaginary numbers?
  5. Can a real number be considered a complex number? If so, how?

Tip: When dividing complex numbers, always multiply by the conjugate of the denominator to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Addition of Complex Numbers
Subtraction of Complex Numbers
Multiplication of Complex Numbers
Division of Complex Numbers

Formulas

w + x = (a + bi) + (c + di) = (a + c) + (b + d)i
w - x = (a + bi) - (c + di) = (a - c) + (b - d)i
w * x = (a + bi)(c + di) = ac + adi + bci + bdi^2
w / x = (a + bi) / (c + di) = [(a + bi)(c - di)] / (c^2 + d^2)

Theorems

Distributive Property
Conjugate Multiplication for Complex Division

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12