Math Problem Statement

Given that z and w are complex numbers, solve the equations: 3z + w = 9 + 4i and |w - z|^2 = 8 - 2i, and express the solutions in the form a + bi where a and b are real numbers.

Solution

The problem involves solving for complex numbers zz and ww given the following equations:

  1. 3z+w=9+4i3z + w = 9 + 4i
  2. wz2=82i|w - z|^2 = 8 - 2i

and expressing the solution in the form a+bia + bi, where aa and bb are real numbers.


Step-by-Step Solution:

Step 1: Represent zz and ww as complex numbers

Let z=x1+y1iz = x_1 + y_1i and w=x2+y2iw = x_2 + y_2i, where x1,y1,x2,y2x_1, y_1, x_2, y_2 are real numbers.

Step 2: Rewrite the first equation

Substituting zz and ww, the first equation becomes: 3(x1+y1i)+(x2+y2i)=9+4i3(x_1 + y_1i) + (x_2 + y_2i) = 9 + 4i Separating real and imaginary parts: 3x1+x2=9(real part)3x_1 + x_2 = 9 \quad \text{(real part)} 3y1+y2=4(imaginary part)3y_1 + y_2 = 4 \quad \text{(imaginary part)}

Step 3: Expand the modulus equation

For the second equation wz2=82i|w - z|^2 = 8 - 2i, expand wzw - z: wz=(x2x1)+(y2y1)iw - z = (x_2 - x_1) + (y_2 - y_1)i The modulus squared is: wz2=(x2x1)2+(y2y1)2|w - z|^2 = (x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2 Equating this to 82i8 - 2i, we get: (x2x1)2+(y2y1)2=82i(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2 = 8 - 2i

Step 4: Solve the system of equations

Now solve the system of equations:

  1. 3x1+x2=93x_1 + x_2 = 9
  2. 3y1+y2=43y_1 + y_2 = 4
  3. (x2x1)2+(y2y1)2=82i(x_2 - x_1)^2 + (y_2 - y_1)^2 = 8 - 2i

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Related Questions:

  1. What are the properties of modulus and conjugates of complex numbers?
  2. How do you geometrically interpret the equation wz2=82i|w - z|^2 = 8 - 2i?
  3. Can these equations have more than one solution? Why or why not?
  4. What is the role of separating real and imaginary parts in solving these equations?
  5. How would the solution change if wz2=8+2i|w - z|^2 = 8 + 2i?

Tip: When solving for complex variables, always separate real and

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Complex Numbers
System of Equations
Modulus of Complex Numbers

Formulas

z = a + bi, where a and b are real numbers
|w - z|^2 = (x2 - x1)^2 + (y2 - y1)^2

Theorems

Modulus Squared of Complex Numbers
Separating Real and Imaginary Parts

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics or Advanced High School