We are given the complex numbers $z_1 = -1 + i\sqrt{3}$ and $z_2 = 1 - i\sqrt{3}$. We need to compute $z_1 + z_2$, $z_1 - z_2$, and $z_1 \times z_2$. Then we need to write the complex numbers $z_1 - z_2$ and $z_1 \times z_2$ in trigonometric form.
2025/5/11
1. Problem Description
We are given the complex numbers and . We need to compute , , and . Then we need to write the complex numbers and in trigonometric form.
2. Solution Steps
First, let's compute :
Next, let's compute :
Now, let's compute :
Now we need to write and in trigonometric form.
For , the modulus is
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The argument satisfies . Since the complex number is in the second quadrant, .
So .
For , the modulus is
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The argument satisfies . Since the complex number is in the first quadrant, .
So .