Aims: To know what the complex number i is. To be able to simplify complex numbers. To be able to add, subtract and multiply complex numbers. To know what a conjugate complex number is. Complex Numbers Lesson 1
Complex Numbers - Introduction Imaginary Numbers
Complex Numbers - Introduction Express in terms of i: 1.√(-64)2. √(-7) 3.√16 - √(-81) √(-25) 5.√(-100) - √(-49) Simplify 1.i 3 2. i 7 3.i i(2i – 3i 3 ) 5. (i + 2i 2 )(3 – i) 10 minutes – have a go!
Manipulation of Complex Numbers A complex number is Real partImaginary part Notes : 1.The complex conjugate of a complex number a + ib is a – ib 2.When a complex number is multiplied by its conjugate the answer is just REAL (a + ib)(a – ib) = 3.When adding complex numbers just add/subtract the real and imaginary parts separately. Eg. (2 + 3i) + (7 – 6i) =
Manipulation of Complex Numbers 4.Multiplying complex numbers just uses basic rules of algebra e.g. (4 – 3i)( i) =
Manipulation of Complex Numbers Mixed Example A complex number is z = 3 – 2i a)What is it’s conjugate, z*? b)What is the sum of z and z* ? c)What is z – z* d)What is the product of z and z* e)Can you make any general statements about parts b) to d) Do exercise 7A page mins have a go!
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