Maths Olympiad Prep

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Problem 61

AMC 10/12, early questions
Algebra Difficulty 3.1 Find the answer

Given the complex number a+2i=2bia+2i=2-bi, where aa, bRb \in \mathbb{R}, and ii is the imaginary unit, find the value of a+bi=|a+bi|=____.

A number or a short expression. Fractions can be typed as 3/2, and spacing doesn't matter.

Official solution

Analysis

This problem tests our understanding of the conditions for complex numbers to be equal and the calculation of the modulus of a complex number. From the given condition, we can find the values of aa and bb, and thus calculate the modulus of the complex number.

Step-by-step Solution

1. Since a+2i=2bia+2i=2-bi, we can equate the real and imaginary parts on both sides of the equation. This gives us a=2a=2 and b=2b=-2.

2. Now, we can substitute these values back into the complex number to get a+bi=22ia+bi=2-2i.

3. The modulus of a complex number a+bia+bi is given by a2+b2\sqrt{a^2+b^2}. So, we have a+bi=22i=22+(2)2=8=22|a+bi|=|2-2i|=\sqrt{2^2+(-2)^2}=\sqrt{8}=2\sqrt{2}.

Therefore, the answer is 22\boxed{2\sqrt{2}}.

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