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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 | + | 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) } line</math> |
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Revision as of 17:53, 11 October 2016
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
| 1991 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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