Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

The complex number $u$ is given by $u = \dfrac{3i}{a + 2i}$, with $a$ taken to be real.
(a(i))[3]

Express $u$ in Cartesian form $x + iy$, with $x$ and $y$ written in terms of $a$.

(a(ii))[3]

Find the exact value of $a$ when $\arg u = \dfrac{\pi}{3}$.

(b(i))[4]

On an Argand-diagram sketch, shade the set of points that correspond to complex numbers $z$ satisfying $|z - 2i| \leq |z - 1 - i|$ and $|z - 2 - i| \leq 2$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the least value of $\arg z$ for the points in this region.

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This 12-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Multiply the numerator and denominator by $a-2i$

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