MHB Plotting complex equations on the Argand plane with Wolfram Alpha

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To plot graphs in the Argand plane using Wolfram Alpha, particularly for complex equations, it's recommended to convert the complex expressions into real-valued functions. For instance, the equation |z-1| + |z+1| = 5 can be transformed into a real plot by using the formula √((x-1)² + y²) + √((x+1)² + y²) = 5. This approach allows for better compatibility with Wolfram Alpha's capabilities. However, users are also seeking guidance on how to plot more complex equations, such as (z-1)²⁵ = 2ω²(z+1)²⁵, indicating that challenges remain in plotting intricate complex functions directly.
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I am wondering how one would go about drawing graphs in Argand plane using Wolfram Alpha. For instance, I want to plot an ellipse $|z-1|+|z+1|=5$ using W|A, what should be the input? Simply entering $|z-1|+|z+1|=5$ doesn't give what I want.

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Wolfram|Alpha doesn't seem to do well with complex plots.

What I would do is take the square root of the modulus and turn it into a "real" plot, like so:

$\sqrt{(x-1)^2 + y^2} + \sqrt{(x+1)^2 +y^2} = 5$
 
Deveno said:
Wolfram|Alpha doesn't seem to do well with complex plots.

What I would do is take the square root of the modulus and turn it into a "real" plot, like so:

$\sqrt{(x-1)^2 + y^2} + \sqrt{(x+1)^2 +y^2} = 5$

Yes, I know I can enter that but that was just an example I stated in my post. How would I go about plotting

$$(z-1)^{25}=2\omega^2(z+1)^{25}$$

:confused:
 
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