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Pearson Edexcel GCE Mathematics (9FM0)

Paper 01 & 02 - Core Pure
Complex Numbers (year 1) –
Mark Scheme

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Question
Scheme Notes Marks
Number
1(a) arg z1 = − arctan(1) − arctan(1) or arctan(1) or arctan(−1) M1
 7
=− or −45 or awrt -0.785 (oe e.g ) A1
4 4
Correct answer only 2/2 (2)
(b) z1 z2 = (1 − i)(3 + 4i ) = 3 − 3i + 4i − 4i 2
At least 3 correct terms (unsimplified) M1
= 7+i cao A1
(2)
(c) z2 (3 + 4i) (3 + 4i). (1 + i )
= =
z1 (1 − i ) (1 − i ) . (1 + i ) Multiply top and bottom by (1 + i) M1

(3 + 4i). (1 + i )
= (1 + i )(1 − i ) = 2 A1
2
1 7 −1 + 7i A1
=− + i or
2 2 2 (3)

(Total 7 marks)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
2

(Total 7 marks)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
3(a)

B1

(1)

(b) z1 = 2 2 + (−1) 2 = 5 (or awrt 2.24) M1 A1

(2)
(c) 1  1
 = arctan   or arctan  −  M1
2  2
arg z1 = −0.46 or 5.82 (awrt) (answer in degrees is A0 unless followed by A1
correct conversion) (2)
(d) − 8 + 9i 2 + i

2−i 2+i M1

− 16 − 8i + 18i − 9 2 A1 A1ft
= = −5 + 2i i.e. a = −5 and b =2 or − a
5 5 (3)
Alternative method to part (d)
−8 + 9i = (2 − i)(a + bi) , and so 2a + b = −8 and 2b − a = 9 and attempt to
M1
solve as far as equation in one variable
So a = −5 and b = 2 A1 A1cao
Notes (a) B1 needs both complex numbers as either points or vectors, in correct
quadrants and with ‘reasonably correct’ relative scale
(b) M1 Attempt at Pythagoras to find modulus of either complex number
A1 condone correct answer even if negative sign not seen in (−1) term

A0 for  5

(c) arctan 2 is M0 unless followed by 3

2 + arctan 2 or 
2 − arctan 2 Need to be

clear that argz = −0.46 or 5.82 for A1

(d) M1 Multiply numerator and denominator by conjugate of their
denominator
A1 for –5 and A1 for 2i (should be simplified)
Alternative scheme for (d) Allow slips in working for first M1

(Total 8 marks)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
4(a) z = 5 − 3i, w = 2 + 2i
z 2 = ( 5 − 3i )( 5 − 3i ) M1

= 25 − 15i − 15i + 9i 2
= 25 − 15i − 15i + 9

= 16 − 30i A1
(2)
(b) z ( 5 − 3i )
=
w ( 2 + 2i )

=
( 5 − 3i )  ( 2 − 2i )
( 2 + 2i ) ( 2 − 2i )
M1
10 − 10i − 6i − 6
=
4+4
M1
4 − 16i
=
8

1
= − 2i
2
A1
(3)
(Total 5 marks)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
5(a) z1 2 + 8i 1 + i
= 
z2 1− i 1+ i M1
2 + 2i + 8i − 8
= = −3 + 5i A1 A1
2 (3)
(b) z1
= (−3) 2 + 5 2 = 34 (or awrt 5.83) M1 A1ft
z2
(2)

(c) 5 5
tan α = − or M1
3 3
z1
arg =  − 1.03... = 2.11 A1
z2 (2)
Notes:
1+ i
(a)  and attempt to multiply out for M1
1+ i
−3 for first A1, +5i for second A1
(b) Square root required without i for M1
z1
award M1 for attempt at Pythagoras for both numerator and denominator
z2
5 3
(c) tan or tan −1 , or  seen with their 3 and 5 award M1
3 5
2.11 correct answer only award A1

(Total 7 marks)

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Question
Scheme Notes Marks
Number
6(a) B1
z1 = (−2) 2 + 12 = 5 = 2.236... 5 or awrt 2.24
(1)
(b)
tan −1 ( 12 ) or tan −1 ( 12 ) or cos( ) or
−1 2

( )
5
arg z =  − tan −1 1
M1
( ) ( ) or cos ( )
2
sin −1 2
5
or sin −1 1
5
−1 1
5

= 2.677945045... = 2.68 (2 dp) awrt 2.68 A1 oe

(2)
Guidance:
 1
arg z = tan -1  −  = − 0.46 on its own is M0
 2
 1
but  + tan -1  −  = 2.68scores M1A1
 2
 1 1
 − tan -1  −  = is M0 as is  − tan   (2.60)
 2  2
(c) z 2 − 10 z + 28 = 0
10  100 − 4(1)(28) An attempt to use the quadratic
z= M1
2(1) formula (usual rules)
10  100 − 112
=
2
10  − 12
=
2
Attempt to simplify their −12 in
10  2 3 i
= terms of i,. e.g. i 12 or i M1
2
3 4

So, z = 5  3 i oe  p = 5, q = 3 5 3 i oe A1
(3)
(d)
y Note that the points are ( −2, 1) ,
(5, 3 ) and (5, − 3 ).
The point ( −2, 1) plotted correctly
on the Argand diagram B1
x with/without label.
The distinct points z2 and z3 B1ft
plotted correctly and
symmetrically about the x-axis on
the Argand diagram with/without
label.
(2)
(Total 8 marks)

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Number
7(a) x2 + 4 = 0  x = ki , x = 2i M1, A1

Solving 3-term quadratic M1

−8  64 − 100
x= = −4 + 3i and - 4 - 3i
2 A1 A1ft

(5)
(b) 2i + (−2i) + (−4 + 3i) + (−4 − 3i) = −8 M1 A1cso
(2)

Alternative method for (b) : Expands f(x) as quartic and chooses

±coefficient of x 3 M1

−8 A1 cso

Notes (a) Just x = 2i is M1 A0

x = 2 is M0A0
M1 for solving quadratic follows usual conventions, then A1 for a correct
root (simplified as here) and A1ft for conjugate of first answer.
Accept correct answers with no working here. Do not give accuracy
marks for factors unless followed by roots.

(b) M1 for adding four roots of which at least two are complex conjugates
and getting a real answer. A1 for –8 following correct roots or the
alternative method. If any incorrect working in part (a) this A mark will
be A0

(Total 7 marks)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
8 B1, B1
(2)

(Total 7 marks)

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Question
Scheme Notes Marks
Number
9(a) ( z2 ) = 3 − i B1
Attempt to expand
( z − (3 + i))( z − (3 − i)) or any valid
method to establish the quadratic factor
e.g.
z = 3  i  z − 3 = i  z 2 − 6 z + 9 = −1
( z − (3 + i))( z − (3 − i)) = z 2 − 6 z + 10 M1
6  −4
z = 3  −1 =  b = −6, c = 10
2
Sum of roots 6, product of roots 10
 z 2 − 6 z + 10

Attempt at linear factor with their cd in

( z 2 + az + c)( z + d ) = 20
( z − 6 z + 10)( z − 2) = 0
2
M1
Or ( z 2 − 6 z + 10)( z + a)  10a = −20
Or attempts f(2)
( z3 ) = 2 A1
Showing that f(2) = 0 is equivalent to scoring both M’s so it is possible to gain (4)
all 4 marks quite easily e.g. z2 = 3 − i B1, shows f(2) = 0 M2, z3 = 2 A1.
Answers only can score 4/4
(b)
Argand Diagram
Im
1.5

1 3, 1 B1
B1
0.5

0 2, 0
0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 Re
-0.5

-1 3, -1

-1.5

First B1 for plotting (3, 1) and (3, -1) correctly with an indication of scale or
labelled with coordinates (allow points/lines/crosses/vectors etc.) Allow i/−i
for 1/−1 marked on imaginary axis.
Second B1 for plotting (2, 0) correctly relative to the conjugate pair with an
indication of scale or labelled with coordinates or just 2 (2)

(Total 6 marks)

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Question
Scheme Marks
Number
10(a)
B1
(1)
(b)

M1
A1
A1

(3)

(Total 4 marks)

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Scheme Marks
Number
11(a)

B1

(1)
(b)
M1

A1
(2)
(c)

M1
A1

A1

(3)
(d)
B1

M1

A1

(3)
(Total 9 marks)

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Scheme Notes Marks
Number
12 z + 3i z  = − 1 + 13i
z = x − i y B1
( x + i y ) + 3i ( x − i y ) Substituting z = x + i y and
M1
their z* into z + 3i z 
x + i y + 3i x + 3 y = − 1 + 13i Correct equation in x and y with A1
i2 = -1. Can be implied.
( x + 3 y ) + i ( y + 3x ) = − 1 + 13i
An attempt to equate real and
Re part : x + 3y = −1 M1
imaginary parts.
Im part : y + 3x = 13
Correct equations. A1
3x + 9 y = − 3
3x + y = 13
Attempt to solve simultaneous
equations to find one of x or y.
8 y = − 16  y = − 2 At least one of the equations M1
must contain both x and y
terms.
x + 3y = −1  x − 6 = −1  x = 5
Both x = 5 and y = − 2. A1
 z = 5 − 2i 
(Total 7 marks)

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Scheme Marks
Number
13 (a) 5 − 2 i is a root B1
(1)

(b) (x − (5 + 2 i) )(x − (5 − 2 i) ) = x 2 − 10 x + 29 M1 M1

M1
( )
x 3 − 12 x 2 + cx + d = x 2 − 10 x + 29 (x − 2)
A1, A1
(5)
c = 49, d = −58

(c)

Conjugate pair in 1st and 4th quadrants

(symmetrical about real axis) B1
Fully correct, labelled B1
(2)

Notes:
(b) 1st M: Form brackets using (x −  )(x −  ) and expand.
2nd M: Achieve a 3-term quadratic with no i's.

(b) Alternative:
Substitute a complex root (usually 5+2i) and expand brackets
M1
(5 + 2i) 3 − 12(5 + 2i) 2 + c(5 + 2i) + d = 0
(125 + 150i − 60 − 8i) − 12(25 + 20i − 4) + (5c + 2ci) + d = 0
M1
(2nd M for achieving an expression with no powers of i)
Equate real and imaginary parts
M1
c = 49, d = −58
A1, A1

(Total 8 marks)

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Scheme Marks
Number
14 (a)
M1
A1
(2)
(b)

B1, B1ft
(2)

(c)

M1
OR
A1
(2)

(d) M1

A1
(e) (2)
M1
A1
(2)

Notes: [10]
3 − 2i
(a)  for M1
3 − 2i

(b) Position of points not clear award B1B0

(c) Use of calculator / decimals award M1A0

(d) Final answer must be in complex form for A1

(e) Radius or diameter for M1

(Total 10 marks)

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