Math Problem Statement

Identify the correct complex number corresponding to the top-right vertex of the triangle in the complex plane.

Solution

This diagram represents a region in the complex plane, with the xx-axis denoting the real part and the yy-axis representing the imaginary part of complex numbers. The multiple-choice options suggest that the task is to identify the coordinates of a specific point (or feature) of the triangle represented in the plane.

Analyzing the triangle:

  1. The vertices of the triangle are:
    • (3,0)(-3, 0) in the complex plane (purely real number),
    • (0,2)(0, -2) in the complex plane (purely imaginary number),
    • (1,2)(1, 2), which corresponds to the complex number 1+2i1 + 2i.

Solution:

The correct answer corresponds to the complex number associated with the top-right vertex of the triangle, which is 1+2i1 + 2i.

Match the Options:

The question asks for the complex number representing one of these points:

  • Option A:2iA: 2i → Incorrect.
  • Option B:i1B: i - 1 → Incorrect.
  • Option C:1iC: 1 - i → Incorrect.
  • Option D:23iD: 2 - 3i → Correct.

Correct Answer:

D. 23i2 - 3i.

Would you like further clarification or a breakdown of how the complex plane works?

Here are 5 related questions to expand understanding:

  1. What is the geometrical meaning of the real and imaginary parts in the complex plane?
  2. How do you find the modulus and argument of a complex number from its graph?
  3. What are the applications of complex numbers in physics or engineering?
  4. How do you perform vector addition using the complex plane?
  5. How can one identify if a complex number lies in a specific quadrant of the plane?

Tip: Always consider the signs of the real and imaginary components to locate the number accurately in the complex plane.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Graphical Representation
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Complex number as z = a + bi where a is real part, b is imaginary part

Theorems

Complex number representation in the Argand plane

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12