Math Problem Statement

Diego draws two vectors in the dotted lines shown in the grid. He then draws a third vector in a solid line. Which of the following complex operations is represented by the third vector Diego drew? Options: A. (4 + 2i) ⋅ (6 + 6i) B. (2 + 4i) + (4 + 10i) C. (4 + 2i) − (−10 + 4i) D. (4 + 2i) − (10 − 4i)

Solution

In this problem, we’re given two dotted vectors on a coordinate grid, and Diego has drawn a third vector in a solid line, which represents a result of a complex operation involving these vectors.

Let’s break down what we see:

  1. The first vector in dotted lines appears to go from the origin to (5,5)(-5,5), which can be represented as 5+5i-5 + 5i.
  2. The second vector starts at the origin and points to (4,2)(4, -2), represented as 42i4 - 2i.

The solid vector Diego drew seems to represent the result of a complex operation on these two vectors. Looking at the direction and length, it resembles a subtraction operation where we combine the two dotted vectors.

Now, examining each option:

  • Option A: (4+2i)(6+6i)(4 + 2i) \cdot (6 + 6i) - This is a multiplication operation, which would alter the length and angle significantly, not matching the drawn vector.
  • Option B: (2+4i)+(4+10i)(2 + 4i) + (4 + 10i) - This results in an entirely different complex vector, which doesn’t match the solid line.
  • Option C: (4+2i)(10+4i)(4 + 2i) - (-10 + 4i) - This would change the vector significantly, not fitting the observed vector.
  • Option D: (4+2i)(104i)(4 + 2i) - (10 - 4i)

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Vector Addition and Subtraction
Coordinate Geometry

Formulas

Complex number representation as a + bi
Vector addition and subtraction in the complex plane

Theorems

Operations with Complex Numbers

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12