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Complex Numbers
Complex Numbers
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For aCa \in \mathbb{C}, let A={zC:Re(a+zˉ)>Im(aˉ+z)}\mathrm{A}=\{z \in \mathbb{C}: \operatorname{Re}(a+\bar{z}) > \operatorname{Im}(\bar{a}+z)\} and B={zC:Re(a+zˉ)<Im(aˉ+z)}\mathrm{B}=\{z \in \mathbb{C}: \operatorname{Re}(a+\bar{z})<\operatorname{Im}(\bar{a}+z)\}. Then among the two statements : (S1): If Re(a),Im(a)>0\operatorname{Re}(a), \operatorname{Im}(a) > 0, then the set A contains all the real numbers (S2) : If Re(a),Im(a)<0\operatorname{Re}(a), \operatorname{Im}(a) < 0, then the set B contains all the real numbers,

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Solution

Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Complex Number Representation: A complex number zz can be represented as z=x+iyz = x + iy, where x=Re(z)x = \operatorname{Re}(z) is the real part and y=Im(z)y = \operatorname{Im}(z) is the imaginary part.
  • Complex Conjugate: The complex conjugate of z=x+iyz = x + iy is zˉ=xiy\bar{z} = x - iy.
  • Real and Imaginary Parts of Sums: For complex numbers z1z_1 and z2z_2, Re(z1+z2)=Re(z1)+Re(z2)\operatorname{Re}(z_1 + z_2) = \operatorname{Re}(z_1) + \operatorname{Re}(z_2) and Im(z1+z2)=Im(z1)+Im(z2)\operatorname{Im}(z_1 + z_2) = \operatorname{Im}(z_1) + \operatorname{Im}(z_2).

Step 1: Express aa and zz in rectangular form and find their conjugates

Let a=x1+iy1a = x_1 + iy_1 and z=x2+iy2z = x_2 + iy_2, where x1,y1,x2,y2Rx_1, y_1, x_2, y_2 \in \mathbb{R}. We need to express the given conditions in terms of these real variables. First, we find the conjugates of aa and zz: aˉ=x1iy1\bar{a} = x_1 - iy_1 zˉ=x2iy2\bar{z} = x_2 - iy_2

Step 2: Calculate Re(a+zˉ)\operatorname{Re}(a+\bar{z}) and Im(aˉ+z)\operatorname{Im}(\bar{a}+z)

Now we calculate a+zˉa + \bar{z}: a+zˉ=(x1+iy1)+(x2iy2)=(x1+x2)+i(y1y2)a + \bar{z} = (x_1 + iy_1) + (x_2 - iy_2) = (x_1 + x_2) + i(y_1 - y_2) Therefore, Re(a+zˉ)=x1+x2\operatorname{Re}(a + \bar{z}) = x_1 + x_2

Next, we calculate aˉ+z\bar{a} + z: aˉ+z=(x1iy1)+(x2+iy2)=(x1+x2)+i(y1+y2)\bar{a} + z = (x_1 - iy_1) + (x_2 + iy_2) = (x_1 + x_2) + i(-y_1 + y_2) Therefore, Im(aˉ+z)=y1+y2=y2y1\operatorname{Im}(\bar{a} + z) = -y_1 + y_2 = y_2 - y_1

Step 3: Define the conditions for sets A and B

The set A is defined by Re(a+zˉ)>Im(aˉ+z)\operatorname{Re}(a + \bar{z}) > \operatorname{Im}(\bar{a} + z). Substituting our expressions, we get: x1+x2>y2y1x_1 + x_2 > y_2 - y_1 x1+x2+y1y2>0()x_1 + x_2 + y_1 - y_2 > 0 \quad (*)

The set B is defined by Re(a+zˉ)<Im(aˉ+z)\operatorname{Re}(a + \bar{z}) < \operatorname{Im}(\bar{a} + z). Substituting our expressions, we get: x1+x2<y2y1x_1 + x_2 < y_2 - y_1 x1+x2+y1y2<0()x_1 + x_2 + y_1 - y_2 < 0 \quad (**)

Step 4: Analyze Statement (S1)

Statement (S1): If Re(a),Im(a)>0\operatorname{Re}(a), \operatorname{Im}(a) > 0 (i.e., x1>0x_1 > 0 and y1>0y_1 > 0), then the set A contains all the real numbers. If zz is a real number, then z=x2+i(0)z = x_2 + i(0), so y2=0y_2 = 0. Substituting y2=0y_2 = 0 into the inequality for set A ()(*), we get: x1+x2+y10>0x_1 + x_2 + y_1 - 0 > 0 x1+x2+y1>0x_1 + x_2 + y_1 > 0 x2>x1y1x_2 > -x_1 - y_1 Since x1>0x_1 > 0 and y1>0y_1 > 0, we have x1+y1>0x_1 + y_1 > 0, so x1y1<0-x_1 - y_1 < 0.

The statement claims that all real numbers x2x_2 satisfy x2>x1y1x_2 > -x_1 - y_1. However, this is false. For example, if x2=x1y11x_2 = -x_1 - y_1 - 1, then x2<x1y1x_2 < -x_1 - y_1, which contradicts the condition for zz to be in set A. Therefore, Statement (S1) is false.

Step 5: Analyze Statement (S2)

Statement (S2): If Re(a),Im(a)<0\operatorname{Re}(a), \operatorname{Im}(a) < 0 (i.e., x1<0x_1 < 0 and y1<0y_1 < 0), then the set B contains all the real numbers. If zz is a real number, then z=x2+i(0)z = x_2 + i(0), so y2=0y_2 = 0. Substituting y2=0y_2 = 0 into the inequality for set B ()(**), we get: x1+x2+y10<0x_1 + x_2 + y_1 - 0 < 0 x1+x2+y1<0x_1 + x_2 + y_1 < 0 x2<x1y1x_2 < -x_1 - y_1 Since x1<0x_1 < 0 and y1<0y_1 < 0, we have x1+y1<0x_1 + y_1 < 0, so x1y1>0-x_1 - y_1 > 0.

The statement claims that all real numbers x2x_2 satisfy x2<x1y1x_2 < -x_1 - y_1. However, this is false. For example, if x2=x1y1+1x_2 = -x_1 - y_1 + 1, then x2>x1y1x_2 > -x_1 - y_1, which contradicts the condition for zz to be in set B. Therefore, Statement (S2) is false.

Common Mistakes & Tips

  • Be careful with the signs when manipulating inequalities. A common mistake is to forget to flip the inequality sign when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
  • When a statement claims that a set contains "all real numbers," test the condition with extreme values (very large positive and very large negative numbers). If the condition fails for even one real number, the statement is false.
  • Understanding the rectangular form of complex numbers (z=x+iyz=x+iy) is essential for solving problems involving real and imaginary parts.

Summary

Both statements (S1) and (S2) are false because in each case, assuming zz is real leads to a condition of the form x2>constantx_2 > \text{constant} or x2<constantx_2 < \text{constant}, which cannot be true for all real numbers x2x_2. Therefore, the correct option is (A).

Final Answer

The final answer is \boxed{A}, which corresponds to option (A).

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