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− | We want <math>(3+4i)z</math> a real number, so we want the <math>4i</math> term to be canceled out. Then, we can make <math>z</math> be in the form <math>(n-\frac{4}{3}ni)</math> to make sure the imaginary terms cancel out when it's multiplied together. <math>(n-\frac{4}{3}ni)</math> is a line, so the answer is <math>\textbf{(D) } \ | + | We want <math>(3+4i)z</math> a real number, so we want the <math>4i</math> term to be canceled out. Then, we can make <math>z</math> be in the form <math>(n-\frac{4}{3}ni)</math> to make sure the imaginary terms cancel out when it's multiplied together. <math>(n-\frac{4}{3}ni)</math> is a line, so the answer is <math>\textbf{(D) } \text{line}</math> |
== See also == | == See also == |
Latest revision as of 12:38, 26 August 2024
Problem
If is the set of points
in the complex plane such that
is a real number, then
is a
(A) right triangle (B) circle (C) hyperbola (D) line (E) parabola
Solution
Solution 1:
We want a real number, so we want the
term to be canceled out. Then, we can make
be in the form
to make sure the imaginary terms cancel out when it's multiplied together.
is a line, so the answer is
See also
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