Question 1.

a)

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Given that z = 3 4i and w = 1+ 2i , write down the values of each

of the following, expressing your answers in simplest form.
i)

b)

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ii)

z2

iii)

z
w

iv)

v)

arg(w)

(Detach and use the sheet provided)

On the Argand diagram provided, the points A and B represent the
complex numbers and respectively. On the same sheet construct,
with the aid of geometrical instruments, points P,Q, R, S and T which
respectively represent:
i)

ii)

iii)

iv)

2i

v)

Clearly indicate any significant lengths and angles.

(Ensure that the Argand diagram is handed in with the rest of question 1.)
c)

i)

Find all real numbers x and y that satisfy ( x + iy ) 2 = 3 + 4i .

ii)

Hence solve the equation z 2 3 z + (3 i ) = 0

Question 2.

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a)

A complex root of z 3 + z 2 + z 39 = 0 is known to be z = 3i 2 .

Deduce the values of the other two roots, giving reasons for your answers.

b)

i) If z = (cos + i sin ) , use de Moivres Theorem to prove that

n 1
z + n = 2 cos n .
z

ii) Hence, or otherwise, prove that 8 cos 4 = cos 4 + 4 cos 2 + 3 .

c)

z satisfies z 4 + 2i = 3 and w satisfies arg( w + 1 i ) = 4 . The point P

represents z on an Argand diagram and Q represents w .
i)

Sketch the loci of P and Q on an Argand diagram.

ii)

If w = x + iy , write down the equation of the locus of Q in terms of x and y.

iii)

Hence deduce the minimum value of z w .

Question 3.
a)

i)
ii)

b)

c)

(15 Marks)

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3 +i
Express z =
in mod-arg form.
1+ i
Hence find the smallest positive integer m for which z m is real.

Marks
3
2

i)

On an Argand diagram, sketch the locus of points which satisfy the

relationship z 2 = z + 1 3i , clearly showing its position and orientation.

ii)

On the same Argand diagram, sketch the locus of z + z = 4 .

iii)

Shade the area where z 2 z + 1 3i and z + z 4 simultaneously.

The points A, B and C represent z1, z2 and z1 + z2 in an Argand diagram

where z1 and z2 satisfy the relationship
(z 2 z1 ) = ki where k is a positive number (and i = 1 ).
(z 2 + z1 )
i)
Illustrate such an arrangement on an Argand diagram, denoting clearly
properties of the quadrilateral OACB and its diagonals (O is the origin).

ii)

What is the shape of the quadrilateral OACB if ) k = 1

) k 1 .

iii)

Write down the area of the quadrilateral OACB in terms of z1 and z2 .

Question 4.

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a)

i)

Solve the equation z 6 + 8 = 0 , writing the roots in mod-arg form.

ii)

Illustrate these roots on a clear Argand diagram.

iv)

Write z 6 + 8 in factorized form over the field of Real numbers.

b)

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The diagram shows an isosceles triangle ABP in the

Argand diagram, with base AB and APB = .
PM is the perpendicular bisector of AB and so bisects
APB . Given that A and B represent the complex
numbers z1 and z2 respectively, find, in terms of z1, z2
and , the complex numbers represented by:
i)

the vector AM.

ii)

the vector MP.

Hence show that P represents the complex number

1
2

(1 i cot

) z1 + 12 (1 + i cot

)z2 .

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Use this diagram for Question 1(b) and hand it in with the rest of your answers to question 1.