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The document contains 18 mathematics questions related to complex numbers. The questions cover topics such as: 1) Finding values and expressions for complex numbers in standard form (a + bi) and polar form (r(cosθ + i sinθ)) 2) Solving equations involving complex numbers 3) Sketching complex number roots on an Argand diagram 4) Using De Moivre's theorem and properties of roots of unity 5) Converting between standard and polar forms of complex numbers Each question is followed by its answer or solution.

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MT Chapter 04 STPM Revision

The document contains 18 mathematics questions related to complex numbers. The questions cover topics such as: 1) Finding values and expressions for complex numbers in standard form (a + bi) and polar form (r(cosθ + i sinθ)) 2) Solving equations involving complex numbers 3) Sketching complex number roots on an Argand diagram 4) Using De Moivre's theorem and properties of roots of unity 5) Converting between standard and polar forms of complex numbers Each question is followed by its answer or solution.

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LEE KIAN KEONG

STPM MATHEMATICS (T)

4: Complex Numbers

Complex Numbers
1. [STPM ]

Determine the value of a if

2 + ai
is a real number and find this real number.
1 + 2i

[4 marks]

[Answer : a = 2,
2. [STPM ]
If (x + iy)2 = i, find all the real values of x and y.

2]

[6 marks]

1
2

1
2

1
2

1
2

[Answer : x = , y = ; x = , y = ]
3. [STPM ]

The complex numbers z1 and z2 satisfy the equation z 2 = 2 2 3i.


(a) Express z1 and z2 in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers.

[6 marks]

(b) Represent z1 and z2 in an Argand diagram.

[1 marks]

(c) For each of z1 and z2 , find the modulus, and the argument in radians.

[4 marks]

[Answer : (a) z1 =

5
3 i, z2 = 3 + i ; (c) |z1 | = 2, |z2 | = 2 , arg(z1 )= , arg(z2 )= ]
6
6

4. [STPM ]

Let zl = 1, z2 = x + iy, z3 = y + ix, where x, y R, x > 0 and i = 1. If z1 , z2 , . . ., zn is a geometric


progression,
(a) find x and y,

[3 marks]

(b) express z2 and z3 in the polar form,

[2 marks]

(c) find the smallest positive integer n such that z1 + z2 + . . . + zn = 0,

[5 marks]

(d) find the product z1 z2 z3 . . . zn , for the value of n in (c).

[3 marks]

[Answer : (a) x =



1

3
, y = ; (b) z2 = cos
+ i sin
, z3 = cos + i sin ; (c) 12 ; (d) -1]
2
2
6
6
3
3

5. [STPM ]
Simplify
(a)

2(1 + 3i)
, where i = 1.
2
(1 3i)

[3 marks]

[Answer : (a)

13
9

i]
25
25

6. [STPM ]
If z = cos + i sin , show that

1
1
1
= (1 i tan ) and express
in a similar form.
1 + z2
2
1 z2
[Answer :

[4 marks]

1
(1 + i cot )]
2

7. [STPM ]
Find the roots of the equation (z i)3 = i3 , where is a real constant.
(a) Show that the points representing the roots of the above equation form an equilateral triangle.
3

(b) Solve the equation [z (1 + i)] = (2i) .


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[3 marks]
[2 marks]
[5 marks]

LEE KIAN KEONG

STPM MATHEMATICS (T)

4: Complex Numbers

(c) If is a root of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, c R and a 6= 0, show that its conjugate is
also a root of this equation. Hence, obtain a polynomial equation of degree six with three of its roots also
the roots of the equation (z i)3 = i3 .
[5 marks]
[Answer : (1 + )i ,

3
1
3
1
+ ( )i ,
+ ( )i ; (b) 1+3i , 1 3 1 + 3 ; (c) x6 + 3x4 3x2 + 4 = 0]
2
2
2
2

8. [STPM ]
If z is a complex number such that |z| = 1, find the real part of

1
.
1z

[6 marks]

[Answer :

1
]
2

9. [STPM ]
The equation z 4 2z 3 + kz 2 18z + 45 = 0 has an imaginary root. Obtain all the roots of the equation and the
value of the real constant k.
[8 marks]
[Answer : Roots=1 2i, 1 + 2i, 3i, 3i , k = 14]
10. [STPM ]
(a) Find the roots of 4 = 16i, and sketch the roots on an Argand diagram.


[Answer : (a) 2 cos

4k 1
8

[5 marks]


+ i sin

4k 1
8

 
, k = 0, 1, 2, 3]

11. [STPM ]
(a) Find the fifth roots of unity in the form cos + i sin , where < .


[Answer : (a) cos

2k
5

[4 marks]


+ i sin

2k
5


, k = 2, 1, 0, 1, 2]

12. [STPM ]

The complex number z is such that z 2z = 3 3i, where z denotes the conjugate of z.
(a) Express z in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers.

[3 marks]

(b) Find the modulus and argument of z.

[3 marks]

(c) Represent z and its conjugate in an Argand diagram.

[3 marks]

[Answer : (a) z = 3 i ; (b) modulus=2, argument= ]


13. [STPM ]
Show that

1 + cos 2 + i sin 2
= i cot .
1 cos 2 i sin 2

[2 marks]

 

2
and cot
.
Hence, show that the roots of the equation (z + i)5 = (z i)5 are cot
5
5
 
 


2
2
Deduce the values of cot2
+ cot2
and cot2
cot2
.
5
5
5
5
14. [STPM ]
Given that z 2 =

2i
.
(1 + 3i)2
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[6 marks]

[4 marks]

LEE KIAN KEONG

STPM MATHEMATICS (T)

4: Complex Numbers

(a) Find the real and imaginary parts of z 2 . Hence, obtain z1 and z2 which satisfy the above equation.[10 marks]
(b) Given that z1 and z3 are roots of 5x2 + ax + b = 0, where a and b are integers.
i. Find the values of a and b.
ii. Determine z3 and deduce the relationship between z1 and z3 .
[Answer : (a) real part=

[3 marks]
[3 marks]

2
3
4
2
1
1
2
1
, imaginary part=
, z1 = i, z 2 = + i ; (b)(i) a = 4, b = 1 (ii) z3 = + i.
25
25
5
5
5
5
5
5
z3 is conjugate of z1 .]

15. [STPM ]
In an Argand diagram the points R and S represent the complex numbers w = u + iv and z = x + iy respectively
zi
.
which are related by w =
1 iz
(a) Express u and v in terms of x and y.

[3 marks]

[Answer : u =

x2

2x
x2 + y 2 1
,v = 2
]
+ 2y + 1
x + y 2 + 2y + 1

y2

16. [STPM ]

Express the complex number z = 1 3i in polar form.


1
1
Hence, find z 5 + 5 and z 5 5 .
z
z

[4 marks]
[4 marks]

 
 i 1025
1023 3
1023
1025 3
[Answer : 2 cos
+i
,
+
i,
+
i]
3
3
64
64
64
64
h

17. [STPM ]

The complex number z is given by z = 1 + 3i.


(a) Find |z| and arg z.
5

[3 marks]

(b) Using de Moivres theorem, show that z = 16 16 3i.

[3 marks]

(c) Express

z
in the form x + yi, where z is the conjugate of z and x, y R.
z

[3 marks]

[Answer : (a) 2,

; (c) 4 4 3i]
3

18. [STPM ]

Express the complex number 6 i 2 in polar form. Hence, solve the equation z 3 = 6 i 2.

[9 marks]

6
6

11
11
13
13

z = 2[cos(
) + i sin(
)], 2[cos(
) + i sin(
)], 2[cos( ) + i sin( )]]
18
18
18
18
18
18

[Answer : 2 2[cos( ) + i sin( )] ;

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