ALEVELS P3

COMPLEX NUMBERS
WITHOUT DIAGRAM
(HARD)
C2
1 The variable complex number ß is given by
ß = 1 + cos 2θ + i sin 2θ ,

where θ takes all values in the interval − 12−π < θ < −12 π .

(i) Show that the modulus of ß is 2 cos θ and the argument of ß is θ . [6]

1
ß
(ii) Prove that the real part of is constant. [3]
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2 (a) The complex number u is defined by u = , where the constant a is real.
a + 2i
(i) Express u in the form x + iy, where x and y are real. [2]
(ii) Find the value of a for which arg(u*) = 34 π , where u* denotes the complex conjugate of u.
[3]

(b) On a sketch of an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers ß
which satisfy both the inequalities |ß| < 2 and |ß| < |ß − 2 − 2i |. [4]
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3 (i) Find the roots of the equation

p
ß + (2 3)ß + 4 = 0,
2

giving your answers in the form x + iy, where x and y are real. [2]

(ii) State the modulus and argument of each root. [3]

(iii) Showing all your working, verify that each root also satisfies the equation
ß6 = −64. [3]
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4 Throughout this question the use of a calculator is not permitted.

The complex number u is defined by

1 + 2i
u=
1 − 3i
.

(i) Express u in the form x + iy, where x and y are real. [3]

(ii) Show on a sketch of an Argand diagram the points A, B and C representing the complex numbers
u, 1 + 2i and 1 − 3i respectively. [2]

(iii) By considering the arguments of 1 + 2i and 1 − 3i, show that

tan−1 2 + tan−1 3 = −34 π . [3]

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5 The complex number Ï is defined by Ï = a + ib, where a and b are real. The complex conjugate of Ï
is denoted by Ï*.

(i) Show that  Ï 2 = ÏÏ* and that Ï − ki
* = Ï* + ki, where k is real. [2]

In an Argand diagram a set of points representing complex numbers Ï is defined by the equation
 Ï − 10i = 2 Ï − 4i.

(ii) Show, by squaring both sides, that

ÏÏ* − 2iÏ* + 2iÏ − 12 = 0.

Hence show that  Ï − 2i = 4. [5]

(iii) Describe the set of points geometrically. [1]

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9ï3 + 9i
The complex number Ï is defined by Ï =
ï3 − i
6 . Find, showing all your working,

(i) an expression for Ï in the form rei1 , where r > 0 and −0 < 1 ≤ 0, [5]
(ii) the two square roots of Ï, giving your answers in the form rei1 , where r > 0 and −0 < 1 ≤ 0. [3]
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7 (a) It is given that −1 + ï5
i is a root of the equation Ï3 + 2Ï + a = 0, where a is real. Showing your
working, find the value of a, and write down the other complex root of this equation. [4]

w−1
(b) The complex number w has modulus 1 and argument 21 radians. Show that = i tan 1. [4]
w+1
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8 Throughout this question the use of a calculator is not permitted.

The complex numbers w and Ï satisfy the relation

Ï+i
w= .
iÏ + 2

(i) Given that Ï = 1 + i, find w, giving your answer in the form x + iy, where x and y are real. [4]

(ii) Given instead that w = Ï and the real part of Ï is negative, find Ï, giving your answer in the form
x + iy, where x and y are real. [4]
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9 The complex numbers w and Ï are defined by w = 5 + 3i and Ï = 4 + i.

in the form x + iy, showing all your working and giving the exact values of x and y.
iw
Ï
(i) Express
[3]

(ii) Find wÏ and hence, by considering arguments, show that

tan−1 −35 + tan−1 14− = −14 0.

   
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10 Throughout this question the use of a calculator is not permitted.

The complex number ï3
+ i is denoted by u.

(i) Express u in the form rei1 , where r > 0 and −0 < 1 ≤ 0, giving the exact values of r and 1. Hence
or otherwise state the exact values of the modulus and argument of u4 . [5]

(ii) Verify that u is a root of the equation z3 − 8z + 8ï3 = 0 and state the other complex root of this
equation. [3]

(iii) On a sketch of an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers z
satisfying the inequalities  z − u  ≤ 2 and Im z ≥ 2, where Im z denotes the imaginary part of z.
[5]

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