Conjugating a linear combination

Conjugating a linear combination

Junior College 1
7 marks

The complex numbers \(z=2-3i\) and \(w=-1+4i\) are given. Use conjugate properties to find each expression in the form \(a+bi\), showing the property used before substituting.

  1. \((3z-2w^*)^*\)[2]
  2. \((z^*+w)^*\)[2]
  3. \((iz)^*\) and \(iz^*\). Explain why these values differ.[3]

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Answer:(a) \(8+i\) (b) \(1-7i\) (c) \((iz)^*=3-2i\), \(iz^*=-3+2i\); \(i\) is not real.

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