IB skill practice

Multiply complex numbers

Multiply complex numbers and identify a requested component.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 4

Multiply complex numbers - official syllabus scenario

For a training dataset calculation, \(z_1=1+3i\) and \(z_2=3+3i\). Find the real part of \(z_1z_2\). Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.