If z is a complex number, then
Given z is a complex number.
Let z = x + yi
⇒ |z| = |x + yi| and |z|2 = |x + yi|2
⇒ |z|2 = x2 + y2 … (1)
Now z2 = x2 + y2i2 + 2xyi
⇒ z2 = x2 – y2 + 2xyi
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So, |z|2 = x2 + y2 = |z|2
∴ |z|2 = |z2|
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