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Let <math>p=\Im(\gamma)</math> and <math>q=\Re{(\gamma)},</math> then we know <math>\Im(\alpha)=-p-1</math> and <math>\Re(\alpha)=1-p.</math> Therefore <cmath>|\alpha|+|\gamma|=\sqrt{(1-p)^2+(-1-p)^2}+\sqrt{q^2+p^2}=\sqrt{2p^2+2}+\sqrt{p^2+q^2},</cmath> which reaches its minimum <math>\sqrt 2</math> when <math>p=q=0</math> by the Trivial Inequality. Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed B.</math> | Let <math>p=\Im(\gamma)</math> and <math>q=\Re{(\gamma)},</math> then we know <math>\Im(\alpha)=-p-1</math> and <math>\Re(\alpha)=1-p.</math> Therefore <cmath>|\alpha|+|\gamma|=\sqrt{(1-p)^2+(-1-p)^2}+\sqrt{q^2+p^2}=\sqrt{2p^2+2}+\sqrt{p^2+q^2},</cmath> which reaches its minimum <math>\sqrt 2</math> when <math>p=q=0</math> by the Trivial Inequality. Thus, the answer is <math>\boxed B.</math> | ||
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<math>f(1)=4+i+\alpha+\gamma</math> | <math>f(1)=4+i+\alpha+\gamma</math> |
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Problem 19
A function is defined by
for all complex numbers
, where
and
are complex numbers and
. Suppose that
and
are both real. What is the smallest possible value of
?
Solution
We need only concern ourselves with the imaginary portions of and
(both of which must be 0). These are:
Let and
then we know
and
Therefore
which reaches its minimum
when
by the Trivial Inequality. Thus, the answer is
Solution 2:
Since and
are both real we get,
Solving, we get ,
can be anything, to minimize the value we set
, so then the answer is
. Thus, the answer is
See Also
2008 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
Preceded by Problem 18 |
Followed by Problem 20 |
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