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What is the reciprocal of 3+7i.

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What is the reciprocal of `3 + sqrt(7)i`.

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Solution

Reciprocal of z = `barz/|z|^2`

Therefore, reciprocal of `3 + sqrt(7)i = (3 - sqrt(7) i)/16`

= `3/16 - (sqrt(7)i)/16`

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Chapter 5: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations - Solved Examples [Page 87]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics Exemplar [English] Class 11
Chapter 5 Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
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