MHB Proof of Complex Numbers: Delta*w(z, z) Explained

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The discussion centers on understanding the term delta*w(z, z) in relation to complex numbers and its proof. The user seeks clarification on how to express the change in the function w when z and its conjugate z* vary slightly, emphasizing that it is not a multiplication. The mean value theorem is suggested as a method to prove the equation involving delta w. The conversation also touches on the relationships between the real and imaginary components of w, represented as u and v. Ultimately, the user is questioning whether their approach and understanding of the solution are correct.
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Hi,
I have this problem and its solution but i know what right size is, but i don't understand what left size (delta*w(z, z)) is equal to
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? There is NO [math]\delta* w(z, Z)[/math]. If you meant [math]\delta w(z, z*)[/math] then it is the change in w when z, and its conjugate z*, change by a slight amount.
 
I know it is NOT A MULTIPLICATION, I know what "delta" means... I don't know how to prove that equation (17)
 
Write $\delta w= w(x+\delta x, y+\delta y, z+ \delta z)- w(x, y, z)$. Use the mean value theorem.
 
\[ if: w=w(x,y), and: w=u+iv, then: u==x, v==y, then, w=x+iy (??) \]
\[ \delta w=w(x+\delta x, y+\delta y) - w(x, y)=\delta x +i\delta y \]

\[ \delta z(\partial w/\partial z)+\delta z^*(\partial w/\partial z^*) =\delta (x+iy)* 0.5*(\partial w/\partial x+i*\partial w/\partial y)+\delta (x-iy)* 0.5*(\partial w/\partial x-i*\partial w/\partial y)=\delta x*(\partial w/\partial x) +\delta y*(\partial w/\partial y)=\delta x*(\partial u/\partial x+i\partial v/y) +\delta y*(\partial u/\partial y+\partial v/y)= \]\[ if: u==x, v==y, then: \]
\[ \partial u/\partial x=1,\partial v/\partial x=0,\partial u/\partial y=0,\partial '/\partial x=1, \]\[ = \delta x +i\delta y \ \]

Is this the right solution??
 
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