Complex number Definition and 438 Threads

  1. L

    Not certain about Complex Number, Polar Form Question

    Homework Statement The question: a)Solve the equation z^{3}=4\sqrt{2}-4\sqrt{2}i.. b)Express the answer in polar form. The Attempt at a Solution Here's what i got: r=\sqrt{\left(4\sqrt{2}\right)^{2}+\left(-4\sqrt{2}\right)^{2}}=8 \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{-4\sqrt{2}}{4\sqrt{2}}\right)=-45^{o}...
  2. S

    Proof Complex Numbers: How to Prove |z1|^2/|z2|^2 = |z1/z2|^2

    hello could someone please help me out with proving the following: |z1|^2/|z2|^2 = |z1/z2|^2 ...with complex numbers sorry I am not familiar with the coding here yet so i can't write that properly
  3. G

    What is the solution to (2-11i)^(1/3)?

    Homework Statement I need to find the solution to (2-11i)^{\frac{1}{3}} Homework Equations If (2-11i)^{\frac{1}{3}} were to equal (a + bi) for some real numbers a and b then 2 - 11i = a^3 +3a^2bi-3ab^2-b^3i The Attempt at a Solution From above a^3-3ab^2 = 2 and 3a^2b - b^3 =...
  4. C

    Proving Isomorphism of Complex Number Conjugate: General Algebraic Systems

    I am working through this algebra book and some of the problems. The chapter this comes out of is General Algebraic Systems and the section is Isomorphisms. I am new to proofs and maths higher than calculus I so I am not sure if I am following the text or not. There aren't any solutions and this...
  5. T

    How do we know when one complex number is greater than another?

    How do we know when one complex number is greater than another? For instance, if a+bi > c+di, must a>c and b>d?
  6. H

    What is the magnitude and angle of this complex number?

    what is the magnitude and angle of this complex number? in terms of a and b? http://img364.imageshack.us/img364/4262/1af2.jpg come i need some help
  7. M

    MATLAB Complex Number Representation in Matlab

    Hey Everyone, I cannot seem to find an way in Matlab to convert a number which has a real and imaginary part in cartesian form into polar form and then express the polar representation on the output. Ex. Convert z=0.1602932442+0.8277219859*j Into 0.8431<79.04 deg (without using...
  8. murshid_islam

    Cube roots of a complex number

    hi, is there any way to find the cube roots of a complex number WITHOUT converting it into the polar form? i am asking this because we can find the square root of a complex number without converting it. i was just wondering whether there is such a method for finding cube roots too. i was...
  9. A

    A little help with this complex number question

    if z = 2 r cos x + r i sin x what is the value of lzl I worked for 3 hours but yet can only find lzl in terms of r and x, but the question says find the value, can anyone help solve? this is a special question to me because i always see polar forms with coefficient of the sin and...
  10. S

    How do I find the real part of a complex number with a square root inside?

    Hello there, I've been given the task of find the real part for the following expression \sqrt{x+iy} And I'm a bit stuck. I figure that I'll just say that that equation is equal to some other imaginary number a+bi where 'a' is the real part and 'b' is the imaginary part, and try to solve for...
  11. J

    Complex Number Calculation: Real, Imaginary, and Absolute Value Explanation

    Calculate the real part, the imaginary part, and the absolute value of the following expression: i * [(1+2i)(5-3i)+3i/(1+i)]. So I did the math out this way: (1+2i)(5-3i)= 11+7i (11+7i)+3i/(1+i)= (4+21i)/(1+i) i * [(4+21i)/(1+i)] = (4i-21)/(1+i) Is this correct and what do you...
  12. V

    Geometric interpetation of a complex number in R^2

    For this problem i am given two complex numbers Z_1 , Z_2 and then a third which is the sum of the first two complex numbers Z_3 . I am then asked to find the geometric interpetation of these numbers in \mathbb{R}^2 . I am fine when graphing them in the complex plane but unsure of what they...
  13. J

    Complex Number Question: Solving for Square Roots and Equations

    Hi, how to solve this question? Find the square roots fo the complex number -40-42i. Hence (i) Find the square roots of the complex number 40+42i, (ii) solve the equation (z+1)^2 + 160 + 168i = 0 for all complex roots. I don't know how to start solving this question.
  14. A

    To find logarithm of a complex number

    #2 Hi, Well can anyone tell me how to find the natural logarithm of a complex number p + iq. Also please tell me how to convert it into logarithm to the base 10. An external link to a webpage (where all the details are given) will be appreciated.
  15. S

    Can You Apply Binomial Theorem to Expand (x + y)^5?

    using eulers formula express cos5ø in terms of cosø. Hence show that =cos(pie/10) is a root of the equation 16x^4 - 20x^2 +5 =0 .. Thanks in advance .
  16. M

    Help converting complex number to cartesian

    how convert dis to cartesian form!? quation was here and then i will need to sketch on an argand diagram. help apreciated thnx
  17. M

    Solving Complex Number Equations: Tips for Beginners | Mathboy20

    Hi I'm fairly new to complex numbers and was yesterday presented with the following assignment. Find w,z \in \mathbb{C} w + (1+i)z = -1 (1-i) - z = 1 Any hints on how to solve these equations? Sincerely Yours Mathboy20
  18. S

    Calculating cos(2-i): Solving Complex Trig Formulas

    I need to work out both cos and sine of (2-i). The answer needs to be in the form x+iy where both x and y are real. So far I have got: cos (x) = ( e^ix + e^-ix ) / 2 as a general formula which when I substitute in gives: 0.5e^(2i+1) + 0.5e^(-2i-1) How do I get this into the correct...
  19. S

    Argument of Complex Number: Begin at (-3,2) - 135 Degrees

    Hi everybody! Could somebody please assist me with an explanation as to why the following: arg (z+3-2i) = 135degrees : has its centre at -3,2 and that is the place where you begin the argument (ie go 135 degrees) Please note, just beginning complex numbers. Sorry if can't understand question...
  20. Reshma

    Proving (-1 + i)7 = -8(1 + i) Using Polar Form: Complex Number Question

    This is a simple problem. Show that: (-1 + i)7 = -8(1 + i) where i = sqrt(-1) I'm able to prove this result by expanding the bracket: [(-1 + i)3]2(-1 + i) But please help me prove this using the polar form.
  21. U

    Simple Complex number problem,

    just having a problem with these 3 questions. z E C such that I am z=2 and z^2 is real find z well from my knowledge, it's will be x+2i, z^2 is (x^2 -4) + 4xi, since I am z= 2 then 4xi= 2? doesn't it, Umm don't really know what to do next 2nd questions z E C such that Re z= 2Im z, and...
  22. W

    Proving Complex Number Equality

    How to proove that (x - a)(x - b)(x - c)... If a, b, c... are complex numbers, and none is conjugent to another the result will always be complex? Complex as is not real for those who like to complicate things...
  23. D

    Solving complex number equations

    Hello, I am trying to solve (z^4-2+i)(z^2+1-i)=0 With the quadratic formula: (z^2+1-i)=0 Does a=1, b=1 & c=-1? Thanks for your time. IM meant to (a) Give answers in polar form using the principal argument; (b) Give answers in cartesian form Cartesian is (x,y) is it not...
  24. F

    How to Express a Complex Number in the Form of I-Tan(kA)?

    Someone solve this please! If z= CosA+iSinA, express 2/1+z in the form I-Tan(kA).
  25. H

    Complex Number Proofs: Solving for z and z^-1 in a Cosine Equation

    Hi, I'm looking at a question from my Pure 6 textbook (united kingdom), it's not actually for homework but I'd like to figure it out. First part of the question goes like this: If 2 cos θ = z + z^-1 prove that (if n is a positive integer) 2 cos n θ = z^n + z^-n. I can get a...
  26. A

    Ordenation of the complex number and its consequences

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  27. E

    Converting a Complex Number to Polar Form

    Hello, I have this complex number that I need to convert to polar coord represntation: z = 1 + j; the answer is sqrt(2)e^-j45 (45 is degrees). The part I don't undestand is negative before j45, since a and b are positive, I assumed it's in the first quandrant of Im/Re plane, and if the...
  28. T

    Root of a complex number in cartesian

    Is there any law for finding the root of a complex number in catesian coordinates? without changing to polar, I've created 1, i just want to know is it worthy or not, so ... everybody who reads the message, please post the ROOT OF A COMPLEX NUMBER IN CARTESIAN COORDINATES LAW and let me...
  29. E

    Complex number exponential subtraction

    Hi all, Im having a bit of trouble with a question. I have to convert: Ke^{j\delta} - Ke^{j\psi} Into the form re^{j\theta} This is the second part of the question, the first part was an addition instead of subtraction which i managed by using this formula: z_1 + z_2 =...
  30. D

    Write in the form z=x+jy the complex number e^e^j ^=exp

    Can you help me with the following problems please. I have a course in telecommunications and i have to understand complex numbers first. I can't solve the following exercises: 1) Write in the form z=x+jy the complex number e^e^j ^=exp 2)how i can solve this equation |z+2|=|z-1| and...
  31. JasonRox

    Question:How can I solve the complex equation z^4-2z^2+4=0?

    Complex Number, again... :( This I'll give you the entire question and answer. 10. Solve: z^4-2z^2+4=0 That's all I got. Answer: +-1/2(\sqrt{6}+-\sqrt{2i}) (four combinations of signs). That is all. I tried factoring, but I can't come up with anything. I also tried...
  32. S

    Is the Complex Number z on a Circle?

    The question is : The complex number z is given by z = 1 + cos (theta) + i*sin (theta) where -Pi < theta <= Pi Show that for all values of theta, the point representing z in a Argrand Diagram is located on a circle. Find the centre and radius of the circle. Note that i understand...
  33. G

    What are the values of z that satisfy the equation e^z = 1 + sqrt(3)i?

    Hi All, I've been asked to determine the values of z that obey the equation e^z = 1 + sqrt(3)i I'm still not sure the concept of this question. Could someone point me in the right direction? Thanks
  34. E

    What are the errors in this complex number equation?

    4 = \sqrt {4*4} = \sqrt {4*4*i^4} =\sqrt {i^2*4 *4*i^2} = i\sqrt{4}*i\sqrt{4} =2i*2i =-4 this is wrong but which setp =)
  35. J

    Does |A| = k When a is a Complex Number and k is a Positive Integer?

    if a^k =1 and a \in \mathbb{C} k \in Z^+ and for some k A = \{a|a^k = 1\} does |A| = k ? edited: becasue the real numbers are a subset of the complex numbers
  36. denian

    Help solving complex number Math problem

    hope to get the idea on how to solve this question. the complex number z is given by z = 1 + cos (theta) + i sin (theta) where -pi < theta < or = +pi show that for all values of theta, the point representing z in a Argand diagram is located on a circle. find the centre and radius...
  37. D

    What are the solutions to equations involving complex numbers?

    Heyas. I'm not too good at complex numbers so excuse me if these questions are a bit on the laughable side. Find all real values for r for which ri is a solution of the equation. z^4 - 2z^3 + 11z^2 - 18z + 18 = 0 hence, Determine all the solutions of the equations... I'm not really...
  38. N

    What are complex numbers and how do they differ from real numbers?

    actually what is complex number... i know it's root of the -1 but how can we imagine the kind of number exist??
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