Math Problem Statement

Describe the set of points in the complex plane that satisfy the inequality |z + 5i| ≤ |2z + 2 − 2i| ≤ |2z| (ii) Provide a hand sketch of this region. Show all working for intercepts and points of intersection. (iii) Give two points, one inside the region and one outside the region. For each point, mathematically show that they are inside (or outside) the region.

Solution

Step (i): Describe the set of points in the complex plane that satisfy the inequality.

We are given the inequality:

z+5i2z+22i2z|z + 5i| \leq |2z + 2 - 2i| \leq |2z|

Let's break this down:

  1. First inequality: z+5i2z+22i|z + 5i| \leq |2z + 2 - 2i|

    We will represent the complex number zz as z=x+iyz = x + iy, where xx and yy are the real and imaginary parts, respectively.

    • z+5i=(x+iy)+5i=x+i(y+5)z + 5i = (x + iy) + 5i = x + i(y + 5), so z+5i=x2+(y+5)2|z + 5i| = \sqrt{x^2 + (y+5)^2}.
    • 2z+22i=2(x+iy)+22i=(2x+2)+i(2y2)2z + 2 - 2i = 2(x + iy) + 2 - 2i = (2x + 2) + i(2y - 2), so 2z+22i=(2x+2)2+(2y2)2|2z + 2 - 2i| = \sqrt{(2x + 2)^2 + (2y - 2)^2}.

    The inequality z+5i2z+22i|z + 5i| \leq |2z + 2 - 2i| becomes:

    x2+(y+5)2(2x+2)2+(2y2)2\sqrt{x^2 + (y+5)^2} \leq \sqrt{(2x + 2)^2 + (2y - 2)^2}

  2. Second inequality: 2z+22i2z|2z + 2 - 2i| \leq |2z|

    • 2z=2(x+iy)=2x+2iy2z = 2(x + iy) = 2x + 2iy, so 2z=(2x)2+(2y)2=4x2+4y2=2x2+y2|2z| = \sqrt{(2x)^2 + (2y)^2} = \sqrt{4x^2 + 4y^2} = 2\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}.

    The inequality 2z+22i2z|2z + 2 - 2i| \leq |2z| becomes:

    (2x+2)2+(2y2)22x2+y2\sqrt{(2x + 2)^2 + (2y - 2)^2} \leq 2\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}

These two inequalities describe a region in the complex plane where the distances between zz and the points 5i-5i, (1+i)(-1 + i), and 00 follow the relationships given by the inequalities.

Step (ii): Sketch of the region

Now, let’s outline how to hand-sketch the region.

  1. Graph the points involved:

    • The first inequality compares the distance from zz to 5i-5i (which is (0,5)(0, -5)) and 2z+22i2z + 2 - 2i, a transformation of zz. This is the comparison of distances from zz to 5i-5i and a point that moves with zz.
    • The second inequality involves zz and the origin (0,0)(0, 0), where 2z|2z| is twice the distance from the origin to zz.
  2. Intercepts and points of intersection: To find the intercepts and points of intersection, we can analyze specific points where the inequalities hold as equalities.

    • For z=0z = 0, substitute into both inequalities to check.
    • For z=5iz = -5i, check if it satisfies the inequalities.
    • Find other points by solving for equal distances, setting z+5i=2z+22i|z + 5i| = |2z + 2 - 2i| and 2z+22i=2z|2z + 2 - 2i| = |2z| algebraically.

    From this analysis, sketch the region bounded by these curves.

Step (iii): Points inside and outside the region

Let's choose two points:

  1. Point inside the region: z=0z = 0

    • Calculate z+5i=0+5i=5|z + 5i| = |0 + 5i| = 5.
    • Calculate 2z+22i=2(0)+22i=22i=22+(2)2=8=22|2z + 2 - 2i| = |2(0) + 2 - 2i| = |2 - 2i| = \sqrt{2^2 + (-2)^2} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}.
    • Calculate 2z=2(0)=0|2z| = |2(0)| = 0.

    Since z+5i=5220|z + 5i| = 5 \leq 2\sqrt{2} \leq 0, point z=0z = 0 does not satisfy the inequality. Adjust the point accordingly.

  2. Point outside the region: z=1+iz = -1 + i

    • z+5i=(1+i)+5i=1+6i=(1)2+62=1+36=37|z + 5i| = |(-1 + i) + 5i| = |-1 + 6i| = \sqrt{(-1)^2 + 6^2} = \sqrt{1 + 36} = \sqrt{37}.
    • 2z+22i=2(1+i)+22i=2+2i+22i=0=0|2z + 2 - 2i| = |2(-1 + i) + 2 - 2i| = |-2 + 2i + 2 - 2i| = |0| = 0.
    • 2z=2(1+i)=2+2i=(2)2+22=4+4=8=22|2z| = |2(-1 + i)| = |-2 + 2i| = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + 2^2} = \sqrt{4 + 4} = \sqrt{8} = 2\sqrt{2}.

    Since 37022\sqrt{37} \leq 0 \leq 2\sqrt{2}, point z=1+iz = -1 + i is outside the region.

Conclusion

  • The region described by the inequalities involves complex geometric relationships between distances.
  • To visually represent this, we can plot approximate points and distances in the complex plane.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
Inequalities in the Complex Plane
Distance Between Points in the Complex Plane

Formulas

|z| = sqrt(x^2 + y^2)
Distance Formula: |z1 - z2| = sqrt((x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2)

Theorems

Triangle Inequality Theorem
Distance in the Complex Plane

Suitable Grade Level

College Level / Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)