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Complex Numbers
Complex Numbers
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Question

Let A={zC:z2i=3},B={zC:Re(ziz)=2}\mathrm{A}=\{z \in \mathrm{C}:|z-2-i|=3\}, \mathrm{B}=\{z \in \mathrm{C}: \operatorname{Re}(z-i z)=2\} and S=AB\mathrm{S}=\mathrm{A} \cap \mathrm{B}. Then zSz2\sum_{z \in S}|z|^2 is equal to _________.

Answer: 2

Solution

Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Complex Numbers in Cartesian Form: z=x+iyz = x + iy, where x=Re(z)x = \operatorname{Re}(z) and y=Im(z)y = \operatorname{Im}(z).
  • Modulus of a Complex Number: z=x2+y2|z| = \sqrt{x^2+y^2}, so z2=x2+y2|z|^2 = x^2 + y^2.
  • Equation of a Circle: zz0=R|z - z_0| = R represents a circle centered at z0z_0 with radius RR.
  • Vieta's Formulas: For ax2+bx+c=0ax^2 + bx + c = 0 with roots x1,x2x_1, x_2: x1+x2=b/ax_1 + x_2 = -b/a and x1x2=c/ax_1 x_2 = c/a. Also, x12+x22=(x1+x2)22x1x2x_1^2 + x_2^2 = (x_1+x_2)^2 - 2x_1x_2.

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Expressing Conditions in Cartesian Coordinates

Let z=x+iyz = x+iy.

  • Condition for Set A: z2i=3|z-2-i|=3

    • What: Substitute z=x+iyz=x+iy into the equation.
    • Why: To obtain an equation in terms of xx and yy. (x+iy)2i=3|(x+iy)-2-i|=3 (x2)+i(y1)=3|(x-2) + i(y-1)|=3 (x2)2+(y1)2=3\sqrt{(x-2)^2 + (y-1)^2} = 3 (x2)2+(y1)2=9(1)(x-2)^2 + (y-1)^2 = 9 \quad (1)
    • Explanation: This represents a circle centered at (2,1)(2,1) with radius 33.
  • Condition for Set B: Re(ziz)=2\operatorname{Re}(z-i z)=2

    • What: Substitute z=x+iyz=x+iy into the expression and find the real part.
    • Why: To obtain an equation in terms of xx and yy. ziz=(x+iy)i(x+iy)=x+iyixi2y=x+iyix+y=(x+y)+i(yx)z-iz = (x+iy) - i(x+iy) = x+iy -ix -i^2y = x+iy-ix+y = (x+y) + i(y-x) Re(ziz)=x+y\operatorname{Re}(z-iz) = x+y x+y=2(2)x+y=2 \quad (2)
    • Explanation: This represents a straight line.

Step 2: Finding the Intersection Points (Set S)

  • What: Solve the system of equations (1) and (2) to find the intersection points.
    • Why: The intersection points are the elements of set S=ABS = A \cap B. From (2), x=2yx = 2-y. Substitute this into (1): (2y2)2+(y1)2=9(2-y-2)^2 + (y-1)^2 = 9 (y)2+(y1)2=9(-y)^2 + (y-1)^2 = 9 y2+y22y+1=9y^2 + y^2 - 2y + 1 = 9 2y22y8=02y^2 - 2y - 8 = 0 y2y4=0(3)y^2 - y - 4 = 0 \quad (3)
    • Explanation: This quadratic equation gives the yy-coordinates of the intersection points. Since the discriminant is positive, the line intersects the circle at two distinct points. Let these roots be y1y_1 and y2y_2.

Step 3: Calculating Sums of Squares using Vieta's Formulas

  • What: Use Vieta's formulas to find the sum and product of the roots of equation (3).

    • Why: This allows us to calculate y12+y22y_1^2 + y_2^2 and x12+x22x_1^2 + x_2^2 without explicitly solving for y1y_1 and y2y_2.

    For the yy-coordinates: y1+y2=1y_1+y_2 = 1 y1y2=4y_1y_2 = -4 y12+y22=(y1+y2)22y1y2=(1)22(4)=1+8=9y_1^2+y_2^2 = (y_1+y_2)^2 - 2y_1y_2 = (1)^2 - 2(-4) = 1 + 8 = 9

    For the xx-coordinates: Since x=2yx = 2-y, we have x1=2y1x_1 = 2-y_1 and x2=2y2x_2 = 2-y_2. x1+x2=(2y1)+(2y2)=4(y1+y2)=41=3x_1+x_2 = (2-y_1) + (2-y_2) = 4 - (y_1+y_2) = 4 - 1 = 3 x1x2=(2y1)(2y2)=42(y1+y2)+y1y2=42(1)+(4)=2x_1x_2 = (2-y_1)(2-y_2) = 4 - 2(y_1+y_2) + y_1y_2 = 4 - 2(1) + (-4) = -2 x12+x22=(x1+x2)22x1x2=(3)22(2)=9+4=13x_1^2+x_2^2 = (x_1+x_2)^2 - 2x_1x_2 = (3)^2 - 2(-2) = 9 + 4 = 13

Step 4: Calculating the Final Sum

  • What: Calculate the sum of the squared moduli of the intersection points.
    • Why: This is the desired quantity. zSz2=z12+z22=(x12+y12)+(x22+y22)=(x12+x22)+(y12+y22)\sum_{z \in S}|z|^2 = |z_1|^2 + |z_2|^2 = (x_1^2+y_1^2) + (x_2^2+y_2^2) = (x_1^2+x_2^2) + (y_1^2+y_2^2) zSz2=13+9=22\sum_{z \in S}|z|^2 = 13 + 9 = 22

Common Mistakes & Tips

  • Be careful when substituting and simplifying complex expressions. A small error can propagate through the entire solution.
  • Vieta's formulas are extremely useful for finding sums and products of roots without solving the equation.
  • Remember the relationship between xx and yy from equation (2), x=2yx=2-y, when calculating the sums of squares.

Summary

By converting the complex number conditions into Cartesian equations, we found the intersection of a circle and a line. Vieta's formulas allowed us to efficiently calculate the sums of squares of the coordinates of the intersection points. The final result is zSz2=22\sum_{z \in S}|z|^2 = 22.

Final Answer

The final answer is \boxed{22}.

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