Question
Mathematics Question on Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
If z−23=2 , then the greatest value of ∣z∣ is
A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
Answer
3
Explanation
Solution
Given, z−z3=2
∵∣z∣=(z−z3)+z3
⇒∣z∣≤z−z3+∣z∣3[∵∣a+b∣≤∣a∣+∣b∣]
⇒∣z∣≤2+∣z∣3
⇒∣z∣2≤2∣z∣+3
⇒∣z∣2−2∣z∣−3≤0
⇒(∣z∣−3)(∣z∣+1)≤0
⇒−1≤∣z∣≤3
Hence, the greatest value of ∣z∣ is 3 .