Where z is a complex number, what is the cartesian form of |Z-2+3i| = 1?

Z is simply a general complex number, which can be written as Z = x+iyHere |Z-2+3i| = 1 can be written as |Z-(2-3i)| = 1, which is just an expression for every Z whose distance from the point (2,-3i) is equal to 1.We can solve this by recalling that Z = x+iy, and so we can seperate the real and imaginary parts in the modulus function. i.e. 1 = |(x-2) + i(y+3)| Evaluating the modulus now becomes simple as we calculate the magnitude using pythagoras. This Yields:12 = (x-2)2 + (y+3)2 , which is the cartesian form!we recognise this as the equation of a circle, with centre (2,-3) and radius 1. 

MH
Answered by Mark H. Maths tutor

10199 Views

See similar Maths A Level tutors

Related Maths A Level answers

All answers ▸

A particle of mass M is being suspended by two ropes from a horizontal ceiling. Rope A has a tension of 15N at 30 deg and rope B has a tension of xN at 45 deg, find M assuming the particle remains stationary.


Show that the line with equation ax + by + c = 0 has gradient -a/b and cuts the y axis at -c/b?


Find the derivative of f where f(x)=a^x.


A particle of mass 0.25 kg is moving with velocity (3i + 7j) m s–1, when it receives the impulse (5i – 3j) N s. Find the speed of the particle immediately after the impulse.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning