Complex conjugates, and dividing complex numbers

Answer Key - Grade 11 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

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1. 1.

   Pia holds a mirror along the real axis to flip 4 − 7i. What is the conjugate of 4 − 7i?

   4 + 7i
2. 2.

   Ren flips the pin at -3 + 5i across the real axis on a grid map. What is the conjugate of -3 + 5i?

   -3 − 5i
3. 3.

   Tala writes the conjugate of -8 − 2i on a puzzle card. What is the conjugate of -8 − 2i?

   -8 + 2i
4. 4.

   Esme multiplies 3 + 5i by its mirror image, 3 − 5i. What is (3 + 5i)(3 − 5i)?

   34
5. 5.

   Jun multiplies a number by its conjugate on a puzzle card. What is (7 − 2i)(7 + 2i)?

   53
6. 6.

   Kira works out (-1 + 6i)(-1 − 6i) on the board. What is (-1 + 6i)(-1 − 6i)?

   37
7. 7.

   Milo shares 12 − 8i into 4 equal steps from 0. What is (12 − 8i) ÷ 4?

   3 − 2i
8. 8.

   Noah divides a puzzle number by 5. What is (-15 + 10i) ÷ 5?

   -3 + 2i
9. 9.

   Pia's robot shrinks its trip from 0 to 6 + 9i down to one third. What is (6 + 9i) ÷ 3?

   2 + 3i
10. 10.

    Ren divides a grid map pin, 14 − 21i, by 7. What is (14 − 21i) ÷ 7?

    2 − 3i