Multiplicative inverse of 1 + i is ______. - Mathematics

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Multiplicative inverse of 1 + i is ______.

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Solution

Multiplicative inverse of 1 + i is `underlinebb(1/2 (1 - i))`.

Explanation:

Multiplicative inverse of 1 + i = `1/(1 + i)`

= `(1 xx (1 - i))/((1 + i)(1 - i))`

= `(1 - i)/(1 - i^2)`

= `(1 - i)/(1 + 1)`

= `1/2(1 - i)`

Concept: Algebraic Operations of Complex Numbers
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NCERT Mathematics Exemplar Class 11
Chapter 5 Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Exercise | Q 25.(v) | Page 93

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