z

Given that z 2 = 2 i, z

1.

, find z in the form a + ib.

(Total 4 marks)

R.

METHOD 1
z = (2 i)(z + 2)
= 2z + 4 iz 2i
z(1 i) = 4 + 2i

M1

4 2i
z = 1 i
4 2i 1 i

1 i
z = 1 i

A1
M1
A1

=3i

METHOD 2
let z = a + ib

a ib
a ib 2 = 2 i

M1

a + ib = (2 i)((a + 2) + ib)
a + ib = 2(a + 2) + 2bi i(a + 2) + b
a + ib = 2a + b + 4 + (2b a 2)i
attempt to equate real and imaginary parts
a = 2a + b + 4( a + b + 4 = 0)
and b = 2b a 2( a + b 2 = 0)

M1
A1

Note: Award A1 for two correct equations.

b = 1;a = 3
z=3i

A1
[4]

2.
The complex numbers z1 = 2 2i and z2 = 1
diagram. Given that O is the origin,

(a)

i 3 are represented by the points A and B respectively on an Argand

find AB, giving your answer in the form

a b 3 , where a, b

;
(3)

(b)

calculate

B
AO
in terms of .
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

R.

(a)
=
=

12 ( 2 3 ) 2

AB =

88 4 3

A1

2 2 3
(b)

M1

A1

METHOD 1

arg z 1

Note: Allow 4

and

, arg z 2
4
3

A1A1

3.

Note: Allow degrees at this stage.

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3 4

(accept )
12
= 12

B
AO

A1

Note: Allow FT for final A1.

METHOD 2
attempt to use scalar product or cosine rule

M1

B 1 3
cos AO
2 2

A1

B
AO
12

A1
[6]

3.

Given that z = cos + i sin show that

n
z

(a)

Im

1
0, n
zn

;
(2)

z 1

Re z 1 = 0, z 1.

(b)

(5)
(Total 7 marks)
R.

(a)

using de Moivres theorem

1
n
n
z + z = cos n + i sin n + cos n i sin n (= 2 cos n), imaginary
part of which is 0

M1A1

1
n
z n
z =0
so Im

AG

z 1 cos i sin 1

z 1 cos i sin 1
(b)
(cos 1 i sin )(cos 1 i sin )
(cos
1 i sin )(cos 1 i sin )
=

M1A1

Note: Award M1 for an attempt to multiply numerator and denominator

by the complex conjugate of their denominator.
2
z 1 (cos 1)(cos 1) sin

real denominator
z 1

Re

M1A1

Note: Award M1 for multiplying out the numerator.

cos 2 sin 2 1
real denominator

A1
AG

=0

[7]

4.

z i
Consider the complex number = z 2 , where z = x + iy and i =
(a)

1 .

If = i, determine z in the form z = r cis .

(6)

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( x 2 2 x y 2 y ) i( x 2 y 2)
(b)

Prove that =

( x 2) 2 y 2

.
(3)

(c)

Hence show that when Re() = 1 the points (x, y) lie on a straight line, l1, and write down its gradient.
(4)

Given arg (z) = arg() = 4 , find z.

(d)

(6)
(Total 19 marks)
R.

(a)

METHOD 1

z i
z2 =i
z + i = iz + 2i
(1 i)z = i

M1
A1

i
z = 1 i

A1

EITHER

z=

cis
2
3
2cis

M1

2 3
1
3
cis
cis
or

2
4

4
2
z=

A1A1

OR

1 i
1 1
i
2 2
z= 2
2 3
1
3
cis
cis
or

2
4
2 4
z=

M1

A1A1

METHOD 2

x i( y 1)
x 2 iy
i=

M1
A1
A1

x + i(y + 1) = y + i(x + 2)
x = y; x + 2 = y + 1

1
1
;y
2
solving, x = 2
1 1
i
z= 2 2
2 3
1
3
cis
cis
or

2
4
2 4
z=

A1

A1A1

Note: Award A1 fort the correct modulus and A1 for the correct argument,
but the final answer must be in the form r cis .
Accept 135 for the argument.

(b)

x ( y 1)i
(
substituting z = x + iy to obtain w = x 2) yi
use of (x + 2) yi to rationalize the denominator

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(A1)
M1

x( x 2) y ( y 1) i( xy ( y 1)( x 2))
( x 2) 2 y 2

A1

( x 2 2 x y 2 y ) i( x 2 y 2)
( x 2) 2 y 2

AG

x 2 2x y 2 y
(c)

( x 2) 2 y 2 = 1
Re =
x2 + 2x + y2 + y = x2 + 4x + 4 + y2
y = 2x + 4
which has gradient m = 2

(d)

M1
A1
A1
A1

EITHER

arg (z) = 4
x = y (and x, y > 0)
2
i(3x 2)
2 x 3x

2
2
( x 2) x
( x 2) 2 x 2
=
tan
if arg() =

3x 2

2 x 2 3x

(A1)

3x 2

2 x 2 3x

(M1)

1
M1A1

OR

arg (z) = 4
x = y (and x, y > 0)

2
2
arg (w) = 4
x + 2x + y + y = x + 2y + 2

A1
M1
M1

solve simultaneously
2
2
x + 2x + x + x = x + 2x + 2 (or equivalent)

A1

THEN
2
x =1
x = 1 (as x > 0)

A1

Note: Award A0 for x = 1.

z =

A1

Note: A1low FT from incorrect values of x.

[19]
5.

Consider the complex numbers z = 1 + 2i and w = 2 +ai, where a

Find a when
(a)

w = 2z;
(3)

(b)

Re (zw) = 2 Im(zw).
(3)
(Total 6 marks)

R.
(a)
z =
w = 2z

5 and w=

4 a2

4 a2 2 5
attempt to solve equation

M1

Note: Award M0 if modulus is not used.

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a = 4

(b)

A1A1

zw = (2 2a) + (4 + a)i
forming equation 2 2a = 2 (4 + a)
a=

3
2

N0

A1
M1
A1

N0
[6]

6.

If z is a non-zero complex number, we define L(z) by the equation

L(z) = lnz + i arg (z), 0 arg (z) < 2.
(a)

Show that when z is a positive real number, L(z) = ln z.

(2)

(b)

Use the equation to calculate

(i)

L(1);

(ii)

L(1 i);

(iii)

L(1 + i).
(5)

(c)

Hence show that the property L(z1z2) = L(z1) + L(z2) does not hold for all values
of z1 and z2.
(2)
(Total 9 marks)

R.
(a)
so L(z) = ln z

(b)

z = z, arg(z) = 0
AG

A1A1
N0

(i)

A1A1

N2

A1A1

N2

A1

N1

L(1) = ln 1 + i = i

(ii)

(iii)
(c)

L(1 i) =

ln 2 i

L(1 + i) =

7
4

ln 2 i

3
4

for comparing the product of two of the above results with the third
for stating the result 1 + i = 1 (1 i) and L (1 + i) L (1) + L (1 i)
hence, the property L(z1z2) = L(z1) + L(z2)
does not hold for all values of z1 and z2

M1
R1
AG

N0
[9]

7.

2
Find, in its simplest form, the argument of (sin + i (1 cos )) where is an acute angle.
(Total 7 marks)

R.

2
2
2
(sin + i (1 cos)) = sin (1 cos) + i 2 sin (1 cos)

M1A1

Let be the required argument.

2 sin 1 cos

2
tan = sin 1 cos

M1

2 sin 1 cos

1 cos 1 2 cos cos

2

2 sin 1 cos

2
= cos 1 cos

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(M1)

A1

= tan

A1

A1
[7]

z
z 1 where z = x + iy, y 0 and z2 + 1 0.
Consider w =
2

8.

Given that Im w = 0, show that

= 1.
(Total 7 marks)

R.

METHOD 1

w
Substituting z = x + iy to obtain

x yi

x yi 2 1

x yi
x y 2 1 2 xyi
2

A1

2 2
Use of (x y + 1 2xyi) to make the denominator real.

x yi x

w
Im

y 1 2 xyi

y 1 4 x y

(A1)

M1

A1

y x 2 y 2 1 2x 2 y

y 1 4 x 2 y 2
2

y 1 x y
2

= x y 1 4 x y
2

(A1)

2 2
Im w = 0 1 x y = 0 i.e. z = 1 as y 0

A1
R1AG

N0

METHOD 2
2
w (z + 1) = z

(A1)

2 2
w(x y + 1 + 2ixy) = x + yi

A1

Equating real and imaginary parts

2 2
w (x y + 1) = x and 2wx = 1, y 0

Substituting

1
x y2 1

x
2 x to give 2 2 x 2 x

1 2
x
y 1
2x
2 or equivalent

2
2
x + y = 1, i.e. z = 1 as y 0
8.

(c)

(a)

4
Use de Moivres theorem to find the roots of the equation z = 1 i.

(b)

Draw these roots on an Argand diagram.

M1A1

A1

(A1)
R1AG

z2
z
If z1 is the root in the first quadrant and z2 is the root in the second quadrant, find 1 in the form a + ib.
1
(1 i) 4

R.
(a)
z=
Let 1 i = r(cos + i sin )

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r 2

= 4

1
4

M1

n
n

cos i sin
16 2
16 2

2 cos 2n i sin 2n
4
4

1
28
1
28

2 cos isin
4
4

z=

A1

A1

cos i sin
16
16

1
4

M1

Note: Award M1 above for this line if the candidate has forgotten to
add 2 and no other solution given.
1

7
7
2 8 cos
i sin

16

16

=
1

15
15
2 8 cos
i sin

16
16

=
1

9
9
2 8 cos i sin
16

16

A2

Note: Award A1 for 2 correct answers. Accept any equivalent form.

(b)

A2
Note: Award A1 for roots being shown equidistant from the origin
and one in each quadrant.
A1 for correct angular positions. It is not necessary to
see written evidence of angle, but must agree with the diagram.

z2

z1
(c)

15
15
2 8 cos
i sin

16
16

1

7
7
2 8 cos i sin

16

16

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M1A1
7

cos

i sin
2
2

=
=i
( a = 0, b = 1)

(A1)
A1

N2
[12]

2
10.
Given that (a + bi) = 3 + 4i obtain a pair of simultaneous equations involving a and b. Hence find the two square
roots of 3 + 4i.
(Total 7 marks)
2
2
R.
a + 2iab b = 3 + 4i
Equate real and imaginary parts
2
2
a b = 3, 2ab = 4

(M1)
A1

2
Since b = a
4
a2 2 3
a
4
a 3a2 4 = 0

(M1)
A1
(M1)

Using factorisation or the quadratic formula

a = 2
b = 1

3 4i = 2 + i, 2 i

A1A1
[7]

11.

10
Given that z = 10 , solve the equation 5z + z * = 6 18i, where z* is the conjugate of z.
(Total 7 marks)

R.
5zz* + 10 = (6 18i)z*
Let z = a + ib
5 10 + 10 = (6 18i)(a bi) (= 6a 6bi 18ai 18b)
Equate real and imaginary parts
6a 18b = 60 and 6b + 18a = 0
a = 1 and b = 3
z = 1 3i

M1
M1A1
(M1)
A1A1
A1
[7]

12.

Solve the simultaneous equations

iz1 + 2z2 = 3
z1 + (1 i)z2 = 4
giving z1 and z2 in the form x + iy, where x and y are real.
(Total 9 marks)

R.
iz1 + 2z2 = 3
z1 + (1 i)z2 = 4

1
3
iz1
2
z2 = 2

1
3
iz 1
2 =4
z 1 + (1 i) 2
1
3 1
3
iz 1 i 2 z 1 i
z1 2
2 2
2 =4
1
1
5 3
z iz i
2 1 2 1 2 2
z1 iz1 = 5 + 3i
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M1A1

A1

EITHER
Let z1 = x + iy

(M1)

x + iy ix i y = 5 + 3i
Equate real and imaginary parts
x+y=5
x + y = 3
2y = 8
y = 4 x = 1 i.e. z1 = 1 + 4i
2

1
3
i(1 4i)
2
z2 = 2

M1

A1A1

M1

1
3
i 2i 2
2
z2 = 2

7 1
i
z2 = 2 2

A1

OR

5 3i
z1 = 1 i
(5 3i)(1 i) 5 8i 3

(
1

i)(1

i)
2

z =
1
z1 = 1 + 4i

M1

M1A1
A1

1
3
z2 = 2 i(1 + 4i) + 2

M1

1
3
i 2i 2
2
z2 = 2
7 1
i
z2 = 2 2

A1
[9]

13.

2 bi 7 9
i
10 10 .
Find b where 1 bi
(Total 6 marks)

R.

METHOD 1
20 + 10bi = (1 bi)(7 + 9i)
20 + 10bi = (7 + 9b) + (9 + 7b)i
Equate real and imaginary parts

(M1)
A1A1
(M1)

EITHER
7 + 9b = 20
b=3

(M1)A1

OR
10b = 9 + 7b
3b = 9
b=3

(M1)A1

METHOD 2

( 2 bi)(1 bi) 7 9i

(1 bi)(1 bi)
10
=
2 b 2 3bi 7 9i

10
1 b 2
Equate real and imaginary parts
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(M1)

A1
(M1)
9

2 b2

7
10 Equation A

1 b
3b
9

2
10 Equation B
1 b
From equation A
2
2
20 10b = 7 7b
2
3b = 27
b = 3

A1

From equation B
2
30b = 9 + 9b
2
3b 10b + 3 = 0
By factorisation or using the quadratic formula

1
b = 3 or 3
Since 3 is the common solution to both equations b = 3

A1
R1
[6]

14.

2
Given that z = (b + i) , where b is real and positive, find the value of b when arg z = 60.
(Total 6 marks)

R.

METHOD 1
since b > 0
arg(b + i) = 30

(M1)
A1

1
b = tan 30
b= 3

M1A1
A2

N2

METHOD 2
2
arg(b + i) = 60

arg(b2 1 + 2bi) = 60

M1

2b
(b 2 1) = tan 60 = 3
3b 2 2b 3 = 0

M1A1
A1

( 3b 1)(b 3 ) = 0
since b > 0
b=

(M1)

A1

N2
[6]

15.

Consider the complex geometric series e

(a)

1 2i 1 3i
e e
4
+ 2
+ ....

Find an expression for z, the common ratio of this series.

(2)

(b)

Show that z < 1.

(2)

(c)

Write down an expression for the sum to infinity of this series.

(2)

(d)

(i)

Express your answer to part (c) in terms of sin and cos .

(ii)

Hence show that

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1
1
4 cos 2
2
4
cos +
cos 2 +
cos 3 + ... = 5 4 cos .
(10)
(Total 16 marks)

R.

(a)

1 i
e
z= 2

1 2i
e
2
i
z= e
A1

(b)
z
z< 1AG

(c)

(d)

(M1)
N2

1
2

A2

a
Using S = 1 r
e i
1
1 e i
2
S =

(i)

(M1)

A1

e i
cis

1 i
1
1 e
1 cis
2
2
S =
cos i sin
1
1 (cos i sin )
2

N2

(M1)

(A1)

1 2i 1 3i
e e ...
i
4
Also S = e + 2
1
1
cis2 cis3 ...
2
4
= cis +
1
1
1
1

cos cos 2 cos 3 ... i sin sin 2 sin 3 ...

2
4
2
4

S =
(ii)

(M1)
A1

Taking real parts,

1
1
cos

i
sin

cos cos 2 cos 3 ... Re

1

2
4
1 (cos i sin )
2

(cos i sin )
Re

1
1

1 cos i sin
2
2


=

1
1
1 cos i sin
2
2
1
1

1 cos i sin
2
2

1
1
cos cos 2 sin 2
2
2
2
1
1

2
1 cos sin
2
4

1
cos
2

1
1 cos (sin 2 cos 2 )
4
=
( 2 cos 1) 2
4( 2 cos 1)

( 4 4 cos 1) 4 2(5 4 cos )

=

A1

M1

A1

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A1
A1
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4 cos 2
5
= 4 cos

A1AG

N0
[25]

16.

2
The roots of the equation z + 2z + 4 = 0 are denoted by and ?
(a)

i
Find and in the form re .
(6)

(b)

Given that lies in the second quadrant of the Argand diagram, mark and on an Argand diagram.
(2)

(c)

Use the principle of mathematical induction to prove De Moivres theorem, which states that cos n + i sin n
n
+
= (cos + i sin ) for n
.
(8)

(d)

Using De Moivres theorem find

(e)

3
2

in the form a + ib.

(4)

3
3
Using De Moivres theorem or otherwise, show that = .
(3)

(f)

Find the exact value of * + * where * is the conjugate of and * is the conjugate of .
(5)

(g)

n
Find the set of values of n for which is real.
(3)
(Total 31 marks)

2 4 16
1 i 3
2
R.
(a)
z=
i
1 + i 3 re r = 2
3 2

3
= arctan 1

i 3 = rei r = 2
3
2

3
= arctan 1

M1
A1

A1

2
i
2e 3

2
i
2e 3

A1
A1
A1

(b)

A1A1

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n
(c)
cos n + i sin n = (cos + i sin )
Let n = 1
Left hand side = cos 1 + i sin 1 = cos + i sin
1
Right hand side = (cos + i sin ) = cos + i sin
Hence true for n = 1
Assume true for n = k
k
cos k + i sin k = (cos + i sin )
cos(k + 1) + i sin(k + 1) = (cos + i sin )k(cos + i sin )
= (cos k + i sin k)(cos + i sin )
= cos k cos sin k sin + i(cos k sin + sin k cos)
= cos(k + 1) + i sin(k + 1)
Hence if true for n = k, true for n = k + 1
However if it is true for n = 1
true for n = 2 etc.
hence proved by induction

M1A1
M1
M1A1
A1
A1

R1

(d)

i
3
8e i2

2e 3
2
4
i

4e 3
4
4
2 cos
2i sin
3
3
=

A1
(M1)

2
i 3
2
1 i 3
2
= 2

(e)

(f)

A1A1

3
i2
a = 8e
3
i2
= 8e
2
2
3
3
Since e and e
are the same =

A1
A1
R1

EITHER
= 1 +

i 3

* = 1

= 1

i 3

i 3

* = 1 +

i 3

i 3 ) (1 + i 3 ) = 1 2 i 3 3 = 2 2 i 3
* = (1 i 3 )(1 i 3 ) = 1 + 2 i 3 3 = 2 + 2 i 3
* + * = 4
* = (1 +

A1
M1A1
A1
A1

OR
Since * = and * =
* = 2e
* =

2
3

2e

2
i
2e 3

2
3

4e

2
i
2e 3

4
3

4
i
4e 3

i
4
e 3

* + * =
4
4
4
4

4 cos
i sin
cos
i sin
3
3
3
3
=
4
1
8 cos
8 4
3
2
=

M1A1
A1

4
i
e 3

(g)

n
= 2 e

i2

n
3

This is real when n is a multiple of 3

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A1
A1

M1A1
R1
13

i.e. n = 3N where N

+
[31]

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