Question on graphing in the complex plane

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The discussion revolves around graphing a specific set in the complex plane, defined by the conditions involving the distance from a point in the complex plane to another point, specifically related to the point \(i\). The problem involves understanding the geometric interpretation of these conditions.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the interpretation of the distance condition \( |z-i| \) and its implications for graphing in the complex plane. There are attempts to clarify the meaning of the annulus described by the inequalities and the significance of including or excluding certain boundaries.

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Some participants have provided clarifications regarding the geometric interpretation of the conditions, particularly the annulus formed by the distance constraints. There is acknowledgment of the need to accurately represent limit points and complements in the context of the problem. However, there is no explicit consensus on the final representation of the graph.

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Participants note the constraints of the problem, including the specific conditions that must be met for the set and the exclusion of the point \(2+i\). There is also mention of a previous exam context, which may influence the interpretation of the problem.

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Okay, I need to graph the following set in the complex plane:

M={z[tex]\in[/tex]C:[(1<|z-i|[tex]\leq[/tex]2) and (z[tex]\neq[/tex]2+i)] or [z = 1 + [tex]\pi[/tex]i]}


I got the last two constraints, but the first one is what's giving me trouble.

is z-i just x+yi that is (1,1) on the complex plane lowered by 1?


Thanks
 
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The region described by [itex]1<|z-i|\leq 2[/itex] is the annulus centered at z=i with the inner radius 1 and outer radius 2 and you include the circle |z-i|=2 since you have a less than or equal sign.
 
Just to expand on n!kofeyn's response: |z| is the distance from 0 to z and so |z- a| is the distance from a to z. |z- i| is the distance from z to i. If |z-i|= 1, the distance from i to z is always 1 so this is a circle of radius 1 centered on i. If |z-i|= 2, this is circle of radius 2 centered on i. [itex]1< |z-i|\le 2[/itex], then, is the points between the two circles, an "annulus". Because |z-i|= 1 is NOT included, the inner boundary of the annulus is not included in the set but because |z- i|= 2 is included, the outer boundary of the annulus is part of the set.
 
Does this look right? Including the the 5 sets I had to determine.

Thanks!

PS I know it says Final Exam at the top, but I'm not cheating or anything its one from last year :)
 

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Your picture is a little fuzzy, but it looks correct. You need a less than or equal to sign to include 1 for the set of limit points. The boundary |z-i|=1 is part of the set of limit points. Also, your complement is a little wrong. You are union-ing all the points that are not 1+pi*i, which is everything in the complex plane minus that one point! So fix your limit points and complement, and this solution should be good.
 

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