Solve Complex Numbers Homework: Arg (z) = pi/3

In summary, the conversation is about finding the value of x for which Arg(z) is equal to pi/3, given that z = x + (x+1)i. The solution involves using the equation tan(angle) = y/x and drawing a right triangle in the complex plane. The final answer is x = 3/(pi-3).
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missmerisha
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Homework Statement


If z = x + ( x+1) i, find the value of x for which Arg (z) = pi/3


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


( x+1/x) = pi/3
x = 3/( pi -3)

Answer: ( 3) ^(1/2) + 1 divided by 2
 
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missmerisha said:
( x+1/x) = pi/3
x = 3/( pi -3)
Where did you get these equations from? Remember that [itex]\arg z = \theta[/itex] is equivalent to [itex]z = |z|(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)[/itex].
 
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I'm working out the arg of z in term of x
tan ( y/ x) = ( x+1)/ x = pi/3
 
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I assume x is a real number, correct?

It might help you to draw the point z in the complex plane. What is the horizontal component of z? What is the vertical component? Where is the angle arg(z)? You should have a right triangle with one of the angles equal to pi/3.

Once you've drawn this, you can use what you know about this triangle to write the equation for x. (pi/3 rad = 30 deg, in case you forgot that.)
 
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Oops - your second post came in while I was responding.

Be careful - arg(z) = pi/3 is the angle, so tan(y/x) = pi/3 is wrong.

(You've just got it backwards - recall how tan() is defined and you're there.)
 
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so it's
tan ( pi/3 ) = ( x+ 1 / x)
 
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missmerisha said:
isn't the equation just
tan ( (x+1)/x) = pi/3 ?

Nope. What kind of number goes into the argument of a trig function? (You're really close, you just need to remember the definition of the tan function a little better.)
 
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missmerisha said:
so it's
tan ( pi/3 ) = ( x+ 1 / x)

We crossed messages again ...

Yes! tan(angle) = y/x, so now you can solve the equation you just wrote.
 
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don't worry, I've got it. Thank you!
 
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See my post.
 

FAQ: Solve Complex Numbers Homework: Arg (z) = pi/3

What are complex numbers and how are they used?

Complex numbers are numbers that consist of a real part and an imaginary part. They are used in various fields of mathematics and science, such as in solving equations, graphing, and studying electrical circuits.

What does "Arg(z) = pi/3" mean?

"Arg(z) = pi/3" means that the argument, or angle, of the complex number z is equal to pi/3 radians. In other words, if z is written in polar form as z = r(cos(theta) + i sin(theta)), then theta = pi/3.

How do I solve complex numbers homework with an argument of pi/3?

To solve complex numbers homework with an argument of pi/3, you can use the formula z = r(cos(theta) + i sin(theta)), where r is the absolute value of the complex number and theta is the argument. You can also use the trigonometric identities to simplify the expression and find the real and imaginary parts.

Can complex numbers with an argument of pi/3 be represented on a graph?

Yes, complex numbers with an argument of pi/3 can be represented on a graph. The real part of the complex number is the x-coordinate and the imaginary part is the y-coordinate. The angle, or argument, can be represented by rotating the complex number counterclockwise from the positive real axis.

What are some real-world applications of complex numbers with an argument of pi/3?

Complex numbers with an argument of pi/3 have various real-world applications. They are commonly used in engineering and physics to solve problems involving alternating current (AC) circuits, as well as in signal processing and quantum mechanics.

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