2025 SAJC P1 Q10

2025 SAJC P1 Q10

8 marks

Do not use a calculator in answering this question.

  1. Find the complex numbers \(z\) and \(w\) which satisfy the following simultaneous equations.\[|z| + 5w = 0\]\[iz - 4w = -4 + 7i\]Give your answers in the form of \(a + ib\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are real constants.[5]
  2. The point \(A\) on the Argand diagram represents the complex number \(u\).
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    1. On the copy of the Argand diagram in the Printed Answer booklet, plot the point \(B\) to represent the complex number \(-u\).[1]

The points \(C\) and \(D\) represent the complex numbers \(v - u\) and \((v - u)^*\) respectively, where \(v\) is an unknown complex number. It is also given that \(\angle CDA = 90{}^\circ \).

  1. By using the Argand diagram or otherwise, state the value of \(\mathrm{Im}(v)\) and justify your answer.[2]

Solution:

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Answer:(a) \(z=7+24i\), \(w=-5+0i\). (b)(i) \(B\) is the reflection of \(A\) in the origin. (b)(ii) \(\operatorname{Im}(v)=0\).

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