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algebra intermediate
Problem
Let and The complex number is such that and form the vertices of a parallelogram, when plotted in the complex plane. Enter all possible values of separated by commas.
Solution
In the parallelogram, suppose that is opposite
Recall that in any parallelogram, the midpoints of the diagonals coincide. Hence, which leads to
The complex number can also be opposite or which leads to the possible values and
Thus, the possible values of are
Recall that in any parallelogram, the midpoints of the diagonals coincide. Hence, which leads to
The complex number can also be opposite or which leads to the possible values and
Thus, the possible values of are
Final answer
5 - 10i