Math Problem Statement

Let z

1 − 1 i

Calculate R e

z (i.e., the real part of z ).

Solution

To find the real part of z=11iz = 1 - \frac{1}{i}, let's first simplify 1i\frac{1}{i}.

  1. Since 1i\frac{1}{i} can be rewritten as: 1i=1i×ii=ii2=i1=i\frac{1}{i} = \frac{1}{i} \times \frac{-i}{-i} = \frac{-i}{-i^2} = \frac{-i}{1} = -i

  2. Substitute this back into the expression for zz: z=1(i)=1+iz = 1 - (-i) = 1 + i

  3. Now, z=1+iz = 1 + i. The real part of zz is simply the coefficient of the real part: Re(z)=1\text{Re}(z) = 1

Therefore, the real part of zz is 11.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How do you find the imaginary part of a complex number?
  2. What is the geometric interpretation of a complex number on the complex plane?
  3. How do you multiply two complex numbers?
  4. What is the conjugate of a complex number and how is it useful?
  5. How can you express a complex number in polar form?

Tip: When dividing by ii or any complex number, it can be helpful to multiply by the conjugate to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Algebra

Formulas

1/i = -i
z = a + bi

Theorems

Simplification of complex numbers
Real and imaginary parts of a complex number

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12