Doubt about condition solutions of complex line equation

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The discussion centers on Theorem 3.3.1, specifically addressing the condition |a| = |b| and its implications for complex numbers. Participants clarify that the condition does not limit solutions to the eight cases initially proposed, as complex numbers can have the same magnitude without fitting those specific forms. The conversation also explores the relationship between b and a in the context of the equations b \bar c = \bar a c, emphasizing the need for clarity on the definitions and examples of complex numbers involved. Additionally, the meaning of "in the direction of b" is discussed, highlighting its interpretation as a vector in the complex plane.

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Dear All,
Please help me clear some doubts about Theorem 3.3.1 in the 1st attachment.
The condition ## |a| = |b| ## has only 8 cases right? ## { x+iy. x - iy, -x + iy, -x - iy, y + ix, y - ix, -y + ix, -y - ix } ##

so for the condition ## |a| = |b| ## and ## b \bar c = \bar a c ## in (2) and (3) in the attachement, what must ##b## and ##\bar a## be for them to to satisfy this equation given that C is a complex number of the form ## Cx + iCy ##.

why is there a line of solutions in (3)? usually you only get one imaginary and one real value for z right??

In the 2nd attachement, I have tried to do question 3. what does in the direction of b mean? does it pass through b also?? c =0 right? can you please give examples of the complex number b?

Danke...
 

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PcumP_Ravenclaw said:
Dear All,
Please help me clear some doubts about Theorem 3.3.1 in the 1st attachment.
The condition ## |a| = |b| ## has only 8 cases right? ## { x+iy. x - iy, -x + iy, -x - iy, y + ix, y - ix, -y + ix, -y - ix } ##
No, and how are x + iy, x - iy, etc. conditions? These are complex numbers. I don't see that they are conditions in any way. For example, consider a = 0 + 1i and b = -1/2 + (√3/2)i. These two complex numbers have the same magnitude, but I don't see how they are included in your eight cases, whatever it is you mean by them.

PcumP_Ravenclaw said:
so for the condition ## |a| = |b| ## and ## b \bar c = \bar a c ## in (2) and (3) in the attachement, what must ##b## and ##\bar a## be for them to to satisfy this equation given that C is a complex number of the form ## Cx + iCy ##.

why is there a line of solutions in (3)? usually you only get one imaginary and one real value for z right??

In the 2nd attachement, I have tried to do question 3. what does in the direction of b mean?
b is a complex number, so you can think of it as being a vector, with its tail at the origin and its head at the point in the complex point (b1, b2). What direction does it point?
PcumP_Ravenclaw said:
does it pass through b also?? c =0 right? can you please give examples of the complex number b?

Danke...
 
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