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Let z and w be complex numbers such that |z| = 1, |w| = 7, and |5z + w| = 11.  Find |3z + 4w|.

 Jul 29, 2022
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We can use the fact that for any complex number a, (a)(cong(a)) = |a|^2.

 

|5z+w|2=(5z+w)(5¯z+¯w)=121

25|z|2+|w|2+5(¯zw+¯wz)=121

5(¯zw+¯wz)=47

 

|3z+4w|2=(3z+4w)(3¯z+4¯w)

=793+12(¯wz+¯zw)

=793+564/5

 

Take the square root of that value and you will the answer.

 Jul 31, 2022

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