Math Problem Statement

if z = 3 + 2i and w = 5-2i, determine: Re(z) z + w z * w

Solution

Let's break down each part of the problem.

Given:

  • z=3+2iz = 3 + 2i
  • w=52iw = 5 - 2i

1. Find Re(z)\text{Re}(z):

The real part of zz is the coefficient of the real term in z=3+2iz = 3 + 2i. Re(z)=3\text{Re}(z) = 3

2. Find z+wz + w:

To add the complex numbers zz and ww, add their real parts and their imaginary parts separately. z+w=(3+2i)+(52i)z + w = (3 + 2i) + (5 - 2i) z+w=(3+5)+(2i2i)z + w = (3 + 5) + (2i - 2i) z+w=8+0i=8z + w = 8 + 0i = 8

3. Find z×wz \times w:

To multiply the complex numbers zz and ww, apply the distributive property (also known as FOIL): z×w=(3+2i)×(52i)z \times w = (3 + 2i) \times (5 - 2i) z×w=3×5+3×(2i)+2i×5+2i×(2i)z \times w = 3 \times 5 + 3 \times (-2i) + 2i \times 5 + 2i \times (-2i) z×w=156i+10i4i2z \times w = 15 - 6i + 10i - 4i^2 Since i2=1i^2 = -1: z×w=156i+10i+4z \times w = 15 - 6i + 10i + 4 z×w=19+4iz \times w = 19 + 4i

Final Answers:

  1. Re(z)=3\text{Re}(z) = 3
  2. z+w=8z + w = 8
  3. z×w=19+4iz \times w = 19 + 4i

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. What is the imaginary part of zz?
  2. How do you subtract ww from zz?
  3. What is the modulus (absolute value) of zz?
  4. How do you find the conjugate of a complex number?
  5. How would you divide zz by ww?

Tip: When multiplying complex numbers, remember to use i2=1i^2 = -1 to simplify the result.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Real Part
Imaginary Part
Complex Multiplication
Complex Addition

Formulas

z = a + bi
Addition: z + w = (a + c) + (b + d)i
Multiplication: z * w = (ac - bd) + (ad + bc)i

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12