Math Problem Statement

Let z

1 − 1 i

Calculate R e

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

Solution

To calculate the real part of z=11iz = 1 - \frac{1}{i}, we first simplify the expression.

  1. Begin by rewriting 1i\frac{1}{i} in a more manageable form: 1i=1i×ii=i1=i\frac{1}{i} = \frac{1}{i} \times \frac{i}{i} = \frac{i}{-1} = -i

    So, the expression for zz becomes: z=1(i)=1+iz = 1 - (-i) = 1 + i

  2. Now, the real part of zz, denoted as Re(z)\text{Re}(z), is simply the real number part of zz.

Thus, the real part of z=1+iz = 1 + i is: Re(z)=1\text{Re}(z) = 1

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Here are five related questions:

  1. What is the imaginary part of zz?
  2. How do you represent z=1+iz = 1 + i in polar form?
  3. What is the modulus (absolute value) of z=1+iz = 1 + i?
  4. Can you compute the argument (angle) of zz in radians?
  5. How would you square z=1+iz = 1 + i?

Tip: When dividing by ii, multiply by i/ii/i to get rid of the imaginary unit in the denominator.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Algebra

Formulas

Re(z) for complex number z = a + bi is a
Multiplying by i to remove imaginary units in the denominator

Theorems

Basic properties of complex numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12