IB AA HL May 2026 P2 TZA Q8

IB AA HL May 2026 P2 TZA Q8

IB Year 6 | Grade 12
8 marks
IB May 2026 Examination

Consider the equation \(z^3=c\), where \(z\in\mathbb{C}\) and \(c\) is a positive constant.

One of the solutions of the equation is \(z=-2+2i\sqrt3\).

  1. Find the value of \(c\).[2]
  2. Write down the other two solutions of \(z^3=c\) giving your answers in the form \(a+bi\), where \(a,b\in\mathbb{R}\).[2]
  3. Find the solutions of \((iz)^3=c\) giving your answers in the form \(a+bi\), where \(a,b\in\mathbb{R}\).[2]
  4. The solutions of \((iz)^3=c\) can be represented on an Argand diagram by three points \(A\), \(B\) and \(C\).
    Find the area of the triangle \(ABC\).[2]

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Answer:(a) \(64\) (b) \(-2-2i\sqrt3,\ 4\) (c) \(2\sqrt3+2i,\ -2\sqrt3+2i,\ -4i\) (d) \(12\sqrt3\)

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