Four complex numbers lie at the vertices of a square in the complex plane. Three of the numbers are 1+2i,-2+i and -1-2i. What is the fourth number?
(A) 2+ i (B) 2-i (C) 1-2i (D) -1+2i (E) -2-i
2 answers
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If we label the points A,B,C in the order given, then
A-B = 3+i
so D = C + 3+i = 2-i
to double-check, look at the slopes to be sure the sides are ⊥
A-B = 3+i
so D = C + 3+i = 2-i
to double-check, look at the slopes to be sure the sides are ⊥