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IF x+iy = (a+ib)^2

then without finding x and y, prove that x^2+y^2 = (a^2+b^2)^2

Patel p.138
ex 4H. Q2
(x+iy)(x-iy)=(a+ib)^2.(a-ib)^2 [As conj((x+iy))=x-iy=(a-ib)^2]
x^2+y^2=((a+ib)(a-ib))^2
x^2+y^2=(a^2+b^2)^2
 

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what'd you do at step 4 (second last one)
He found the modulus from the complex number. That is to say, given a complex number x+iy, whose co-ordinates are (x,y) on the Argand plane, the modulus |x+iy| is equal to the distance from (0,0) and (x,y) ie and the same for |a+ib|

*sorry nrlwinner for butting in ;S*
 
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yo 'fullonoob' your signature is meant to say 'i love maths: so lets +plus me and you -minus our clothes /divide your legs and xmultiply ;)
 

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yo 'fullonoob' your signature is meant to say 'i love maths: so lets +plus me and you -minus our clothes /divide your legs and xmultiply ;)
ahahaha i'll leave it but thanks :L
 

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