Question
Mathematics Question on Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
If z =i2−i = , then Re(z2) + lm(z2) is equal to
A
1
B
-1
C
2
D
-2
Answer
1
Explanation
Solution
z=i2−i⇒z2=i2(2−i)2
=−14−4i−1=−13−4i=4i−3
Now, Re(z2)=−3 and lm(z2)=4
∴Re(z2)+lm(z2)=−3+4=1