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The uploaded file contains a math exercise on complex numbers and polynomials. Here's the solution process broken down for the given problem.
I. On the polynomial
1. Calculate :
Substitute into : Expand each term to compute .
2. Show admits a purely imaginary solution, and determine it.
Solve , noting that at least one root is purely imaginary. Let (where ) and substitute into . Simplify to find .
3. Determine such that .
Perform synthetic or polynomial division of by to find .
4. Deduce the solutions of .
Using , solve to find the remaining roots.
II. Points with affixes , ,
1. Let :
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(a) Write in trigonometric form: Compute and , then express their ratio in modulus-argument form.
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(b) Study the nature of triangle : Use the relative lengths and angles of the points to classify as isosceles, equilateral, or scalene, and determine if it is right-angled.
2. For :
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(a) Find the set of points such that : This condition implies , which geometrically represents a circle in the complex plane. Solve to find the equation of the circle.
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(b) Find the set of points such that is purely imaginary: Solve to derive a geometric condition.
3. Prove that :
Using , calculate , and generalize for .
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5 Related Questions
- What are the roots of if it is fully factored?
- How is a polynomial division performed in the complex plane?
- What is the geometric interpretation of a complex ratio in trigonometric form?
- How do you prove conditions for points on a circle in the complex plane?
- How does behave under exponentiation, and what patterns can be generalized?
Tip
For polynomials with complex coefficients, symmetry in roots often simplifies solving; consider conjugate root theorems.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Complex Numbers
Polynomials
Geometry in the Complex Plane
Formulas
Modulus and argument of complex numbers
Polynomial division
Conditions for purely imaginary numbers
Geometric properties of complex ratios
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Conjugate Root Theorem
Properties of exponents for imaginary numbers
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 or College Level
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