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    cartesian equations! / complex numbers / vectors

    Using converse of alternate segment theorem (i think it is)

    i.e. this:
    "If the line joining two points A and B subtends equal magnitude angles at two other points on the same side of it, then the four points lie on a circle"

    establish the cartesian equation, range and domain of the locus of points:

    Arg(z - a) - Arg(z) = pi/2

    a = 1 + 0i

    and for

    Arg(z) - Arg(z-a) = pi/2

    a = 1 + 0i

    say z = x + iy ( i think )

    i get

    ( x - 1/2 ) ^2 + y^2 = 1/4

    But i'm not sure about the domain, range etc

    If anyone could help me, or point me in the right direction, that would be great.

    Thanks.
    Last edited by da_silvy; Jul 27th, 2004 at 05:00 PM.

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    aww come on

    no one?

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