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The set of all real values of \( c \) for which the equation \[ zz' + (4 - 3i)z + (4+3i)z + c = 0 \] represents a circle is:

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A complex number equation represents a circle if it follows the form \( zz' + Az' + A^z + c = 0 \) with \( c \leq |A|^2 \).
Updated On: Mar 19, 2025
  • \( [25, \infty) \)
  • \( [-5, 5] \)
  • \( (-\infty, -5] \cup [5, \infty) \)
  • \( (-\infty, 25] \)
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The Correct Option is D

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Step 1: Identify the Circle Condition The general form of a circle in complex numbers is: \[ zz' + Az' + A^z + c = 0 \] where \( A = 4 - 3i \), so: \[ |A|^2 = (4-3i)(4+3i) = 16 + 9 = 25 \] Step 2: Condition for a Circle For the equation to represent a circle, \[ c \leq |A|^2 \] \[ c \leq 25 \] Thus, the correct answer is \( (-\infty, 25] \).
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