Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Complex numbers

Complex numbers — practice question

In the Argand diagram, the shaded set consists of complex numbers $z$ satisfying two inequalities. It is enclosed by a circle and by a line parallel to the imaginary axis, and the boundary curves are included in the shaded set.
(a)[3]

Find the pair of inequalities in terms of $z$ that describe the shaded region.

(b)[3]

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

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Obtain $2\le\operatorname{Re}(z)$

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