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 , let's first simplify .
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Since can be rewritten as:
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Substitute this back into the expression for :
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Now, . The real part of is simply the coefficient of the real part:
Therefore, the real part of is .
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- How do you find the imaginary part of a complex number?
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Tip: When dividing by 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