Complex Numbers : Argand Diagram

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The discussion revolves around sketching a region on an Argand diagram defined by the inequality involving complex numbers. Participants are exploring how to represent the modulus of a complex expression and its geometric implications.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants are attempting to manipulate the given inequality to understand its geometric representation. Questions arise regarding the transformation of the expression and the implications of using the conjugate of the complex number. There is also confusion about the center and radius of the resulting circle on the Argand diagram.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants providing insights and corrections regarding the interpretation of the inequality. Some guidance has been offered about the geometric representation, but there remains uncertainty about the details of the sketch and the specific characteristics of the loci.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the information they can share or the methods they can use. There is a focus on understanding the properties of complex numbers and their graphical representations.

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On an Argand diagram, sketch the region R where the following inequalities are satisfied:

l iz + 1 + 3i l less than or equal to 3

How do you draw this loci?
Do i manipulate the equation?

if so i got this :

l z - ( -3 + i ) l less than or equal to 3i

But how in the world do you draw this?

And is :

( l iz + 1 + 3i l less than or equal to 3 )= ( l z* + 1 + 3i l less than or equal to 3)

If so can is it possible to draw the z* loci and relate it to z's loci.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
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z is some complex number of the form x+iy. What is the modulus of l iz + 1 + 3i l? (Hint: Simplify iz + 1 + 3i to the form A+iB and then find the modulus.)
 
If i am going to let z = x + yi

Then i will get the following results :

l (1-y) + (3 + x)i l Less than or = 3

if so, do i draw a circle with radius 3, centre ( -1, -3) ?

So how this feels wrong.
 
Delzac said:
If i am going to let z = x + yi

Then i will get the following results :

l (1-y) + (3 + x)i l Less than or = 3

if so, do i draw a circle with radius 3, centre ( -1, -3) ?

So how this feels wrong.

It should be a circle with radius 3, centre (-3,1)... what's the modulus of l (1-y) + (3 + x)i l ?
 
Delzac said:
On an Argand diagram, sketch the region R where the following inequalities are satisfied:

l iz + 1 + 3i l less than or equal to 3

How do you draw this loci?
Do i manipulate the equation?

if so i got this :

l z - ( -3 + i ) l less than or equal to 3i

You should have l z - ( -3 + i ) l less than or equal to 3. so that's just a circle (and everything inside the circle) centered at -3+i.
 
k i got it, thanks.
 

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