NDA2026MathematicsComplex NumberActual
Let Z₁ and Z₂ be complex numbers such that 3Z₁ 4Z₂ is purely imaginary. What is | Z₁+Z₂ Z₁-Z₂ | equal to ?
Options
- A2
- B3 2
- C5 4
- D1
Correct answer
D. 1
Step-by-step solution
Given 3Z₁ 4Z₂ is purely imaginary. Let 3Z₁ 4Z₂ = i k , where k R . Z₁ Z₂ = 4 3 i k Let 4 3 k = y , so Z₁ Z₂ = i y , where y R . We need to evaluate | Z₁+Z₂ Z₁-Z₂ | . Dividing the numerator and the denominator by Z₂ , we get: | Z₁ Z₂ + 1 Z₁ Z₂ - 1 | Substituting Z₁ Z₂ = i y : | i y + 1 i y - 1 | = |1 + i y| |-1 + i y| Since |1 + i y| = 1^2 + y^2 and |-1 + i y| = (-1)^2 + y^2 = 1 + y^2 , we have: 1 + y^2 1 + y^2 = 1 Answer: 1