Direct nth roots: general complex RHS

Solve z^n = w where w is a general complex number in Cartesian form (e.g. z^3 = -1-i, z^4 = -2+2√3i), requiring conversion to polar form before applying De Moivre's theorem.

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CAIE Further Paper 2 2022 June Q1
5 marks Standard +0.3
1 Find the roots of the equation \(z ^ { 3 } = 7 \sqrt { 3 } - 7 \mathrm { i }\), giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\), where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi \leqslant \theta < \pi\).
CAIE Further Paper 2 2024 June Q1
5 marks Standard +0.3
1 Find the roots of the equation \(z ^ { 3 } = - 108 \sqrt { 3 } + 108\) i, giving your answers in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\), where \(r > 0\) and \(0 < \theta < 2 \pi\).
Edexcel F2 2022 January Q1
7 marks Standard +0.3
  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working. Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.
    1. Express the complex number
    $$- 4 - 4 \sqrt { 3 } i$$ in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\), where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\)
  2. Solve the equation $$z ^ { 3 } + 4 + 4 \sqrt { 3 } i = 0$$ giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\), where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\)
Edexcel F2 2014 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.3
3. Solve the equation $$z ^ { 5 } = 16 - 16 \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 3 }$$ giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\) where \(\theta\) is in terms of \(\pi\) and \(0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi\).
Edexcel F2 2020 June Q4
8 marks Standard +0.3
4. (a) Express the complex number \(18 \sqrt { 3 } - 18 \mathrm { i }\) in the form $$r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta ) \quad - \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi$$ (b) Solve the equation $$z ^ { 4 } = 18 \sqrt { 3 } - 18 i$$ giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\) where \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\)
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Edexcel FP2 2012 June Q3
8 marks Standard +0.3
3. (a) Express the complex number \(- 2 + ( 2 \sqrt { 3 } ) \mathrm { i }\) in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta ) , - \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\).
(b) Solve the equation $$z ^ { 4 } = - 2 + ( 2 \sqrt { } 3 ) i$$ giving the roots in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta ) , - \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\).
Edexcel FP2 2013 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
6. Solve the equation $$z ^ { 5 } = - 16 \sqrt { } 3 + 16 i$$ giving your answers in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\), where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta < \pi\).
Edexcel FP2 2016 June Q3
7 marks Standard +0.3
3. (a) Find the four roots of the equation \(z ^ { 4 } = 8 ( \sqrt { 3 } + \mathrm { i } )\) in the form \(z = r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\) (b) Show these roots on an Argand diagram.
Edexcel FP2 2017 June Q3
6 marks Standard +0.3
3. Solve the equation $$z ^ { 3 } + 32 + 32 i \sqrt { 3 } = 0$$ giving your answers in the form \(r \mathrm { e } ^ { \mathrm { i } \theta }\) where \(r > 0\) and \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\)
Edexcel FP2 2009 June Q2
6 marks Standard +0.8
Solve the equation $$z ^ { 3 } = 4 \sqrt { } 2 - 4 \sqrt { } 2 i$$ giving your answers in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\), where \(- \pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\).
OCR FP3 2012 June Q2
8 marks Standard +0.3
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  1. Solve the equation \(z ^ { 4 } = 2 ( 1 + \mathrm { i } \sqrt { 3 } )\), giving the roots exactly in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\), where \(r > 0\) and \(0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi\).
  2. Sketch an Argand diagram to show the lines from the origin to the point representing \(2 ( 1 + i \sqrt { 3 } )\) and from the origin to the points which represent the roots of the equation in part (i).
Edexcel FP2 Q2
6 marks Standard +0.3
Solve the equation $$z^2 = 4\sqrt{2} - 4\sqrt{2}i,$$ giving your answers in the form \(r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)\), where \(-\pi < \theta \leq \pi\). [6]
Edexcel FP2 Q4
10 marks Standard +0.3
\(z = -8 + (8\sqrt{3})i\)
  1. Find the modulus of \(z\) and the argument of \(z\). [3]
Using de Moivre's theorem,
  1. find \(z^3\). [2]
  2. find the values of \(w\) such that \(w^4 = z\), giving your answers in the form \(a + ib\), where \(a, b \in \mathbb{R}\). [5]
Edexcel FP2 Q3
8 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Express the complex number \(-2 + (2\sqrt{3})i\) in the form \(r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)\), \(-\pi < \theta \leq \pi\) [3]
  2. Solve the equation $$z^3 = -2 + (2\sqrt{3})i$$ giving the roots in the form \(r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)\), \(-\pi < \theta \leq \pi\). [5]
WJEC Further Unit 4 2023 June Q7
7 marks Challenging +1.2
Find the cube roots of the complex number \(z = 11 - 2i\), giving your answers in the form \(x + iy\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are real and correct to three decimal places. [7]
WJEC Further Unit 4 Specimen Q4
9 marks Challenging +1.2
Find the three cube roots of the complex number \(2 + 3i\), giving your answers in Cartesian form. [9]