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Let <math>z=a+bi</math> such that <math>a^2+b^2=4^2=16</math>. The expression becomes: | Let <math>z=a+bi</math> such that <math>a^2+b^2=4^2=16</math>. The expression becomes: | ||
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Solution 1
Let such that . The expression becomes:
Call this complex number . We simplify this expression.
We want to maximize . We can use elementary calculus for this, but to do so, we must put the expression in terms of one variable. Recall that ; thus, . Notice that we have a in the expression; to maximize the expression, we want to be negative so that is positive and thus contributes more to the expression. We thus let . Let . We now know that , and can proceed with normal calculus.
We want to be to find the maximum.
We also find that .
Thus, the expression we wanted to maximize becomes .
~Technodoggo
Solution 2 (Without Calculus)
Same steps as solution one until we get . We also know or . We want to find the line tangent to circle . Using we can substitute and get
~BH2019MV0
See also
2024 AIME I (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 8 | |
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