Region shading with multiple inequalities

Shade a region on an Argand diagram defined by two or more simultaneous inequalities involving modulus and/or argument conditions.

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Edexcel CP AS Specimen Q8
8 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. (a) Shade on an Argand diagram the set of points
$$\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : | z - 4 i | \leqslant 3 \} \cap \left\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : - \frac { \pi } { 2 } < \arg ( z + 3 - 4 i ) \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right\}$$ The complex number \(w\) satisfies $$| w - 4 \mathrm { i } | = 3$$ (b) Find the maximum value of \(\arg w\) in the interval \(( - \pi , \pi ]\). Give your answer in radians correct to 2 decimal places.
Edexcel FP2 AS 2019 June Q3
10 marks Standard +0.8
  1. A curve \(C\) in the complex plane is described by the equation
$$| z - 1 - 8 i | = 3 | z - 1 |$$
  1. Show that \(C\) is a circle, and find its centre and radius.
  2. Using the answer to part (a), determine whether \(z = 3 - 3 \mathrm { i }\) satisfies the inequality $$| z - 1 - 8 i | \geqslant 3 | z - 1 |$$
  3. Shade, on an Argand diagram, the set of points that satisfies both $$| z - 1 - 8 i | \geqslant 3 | z - 1 | \quad \text { and } \quad 0 \leqslant \arg ( z + i ) \leqslant \frac { \pi } { 4 }$$
Edexcel FP2 AS 2020 June Q5
6 marks Challenging +1.2
5. \begin{figure}[h]
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\end{figure} Figure 1 shows an Argand diagram.
The set of points, \(A\), that lies within the shaded region, including its boundaries, is defined by $$A = \{ z : p \leqslant \arg ( z ) \leqslant q \} \cap \{ z : | z | \leqslant r \}$$ where \(p , q\) and \(r\) are positive constants.
  1. Write down the values of \(p , q\) and \(r\). Given that \(w = - 2 \sqrt { 3 } + 2 \mathrm { i }\) and \(\mathrm { z } \in A\),
  2. find the maximum value of \(| w - z | ^ { 2 }\) giving your answer in an exact simplified form.
Edexcel FP2 AS 2022 June Q1
4 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Sketch on an Argand diagram the region defined by
$$z \in \mathbb { C } : - \frac { \pi } { 4 } < \arg ( z + 2 ) < \frac { \pi } { 4 } \cap \{ z \in \mathbb { C } : - 1 < \operatorname { Re } ( z ) \leqslant 1 \}$$ On your sketch
  • shade the part of the diagram that is included in the region
  • use solid lines to show the parts of the boundary that are included in the region
  • use dashed lines to show the parts of the boundary that are not included in the region
Edexcel CP1 2023 June Q3
10 marks Standard +0.3
  1. In this question you must show all stages of your working. Solutions relying on calculator technology are not acceptable.
$$z _ { 1 } = - 4 + 4 i$$
  1. Express \(\mathrm { z } _ { 1 }\) in the form \(r ( \cos \theta + \mathrm { i } \sin \theta )\), where \(r \in \mathbb { R } , r > 0\) and \(0 \leqslant \theta < 2 \pi\) $$z _ { 2 } = 3 \left( \cos \frac { 17 \pi } { 12 } + i \sin \frac { 17 \pi } { 12 } \right)$$
  2. Determine in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are exact real numbers,
    1. \(\frac { Z _ { 1 } } { Z _ { 2 } }\)
    2. \(\left( z _ { 2 } \right) ^ { 4 }\)
  3. Show on a single Argand diagram
    1. the complex numbers \(z _ { 1 } , z _ { 2 }\) and \(\frac { z _ { 1 } } { z _ { 2 } }\)
    2. the region defined by \(\left\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : \left| z - z _ { 1 } \right| < \left| z - z _ { 2 } \right| \right\}\)
Edexcel FP2 2021 June Q5
10 marks Standard +0.8
  1. The point \(P\) in the complex plane represents a complex number \(z\) such that
$$| z + 9 | = 4 | z - 12 i |$$ Given that, as \(z\) varies, the locus of \(P\) is a circle,
  1. determine the centre and radius of this circle.
  2. Shade on an Argand diagram the region defined by the set $$\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : | z + 9 | < 4 | z - 12 i | \} \cap \left\{ z \in \mathbb { C } : - \frac { \pi } { 4 } < \arg \left( z - \frac { 3 + 44 i } { 5 } \right) < \frac { \pi } { 4 } \right\}$$
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2018 September Q2
6 marks Standard +0.3
2 The loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\) are given by \(| z - 1 | = 5\) and \(\arg ( z + 4 + 4 \mathrm { i } ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\) respectively.
  1. Sketch on a single Argand diagram the loci \(C _ { 1 }\) and \(C _ { 2 }\).
  2. Indicate by shading on your Argand diagram the following set of points. $$\{ z : | z - 1 | \leqslant 5 \} \cap \left\{ z : 0 \leqslant \arg ( z + 4 + 4 i ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi \right\}$$
AQA FP2 2006 January Q5
9 marks Standard +0.8
5 The complex number \(z\) satisfies the relation $$| z + 4 - 4 i | = 4$$
  1. Sketch, on an Argand diagram, the locus of \(z\).
  2. Show that the greatest value of \(| z |\) is \(4 ( \sqrt { 2 } + 1 )\).
  3. Find the value of \(z\) for which $$\arg ( z + 4 - 4 \mathrm { i } ) = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi$$ Give your answer in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\).
AQA FP2 2009 January Q2
8 marks Standard +0.8
2
  1. Indicate on an Argand diagram the region for which \(| z - 4 \mathrm { i } | \leqslant 2\).
  2. The complex number \(z\) satisfies \(| z - 4 \mathrm { i } | \leqslant 2\). Find the range of possible values of \(\arg z\).
AQA FP3 Q5
18 marks Standard +0.8
5 The complex number \(z\) satisfies the relation $$| z + 4 - 4 i | = 4$$
  1. Sketch, on an Argand diagram, the locus of \(z\).
  2. Show that the greatest value of \(| z |\) is \(4 ( \sqrt { 2 } + 1 )\).
  3. Find the value of \(z\) for which $$\arg ( z + 4 - 4 i ) = \frac { 1 } { 6 } \pi$$ Give your answer in the form \(a + \mathrm { i } b\).
AQA Further Paper 2 2021 June Q8
6 marks Challenging +1.8
8 The complex number \(z\) satisfies the equations $$\left| z ^ { * } - 1 - 2 i \right| = | z - 3 |$$ and $$| z - a | = 3$$ where \(a\) is real.
Show that \(a\) must lie in the interval \([ 1 - s \sqrt { t } , 1 + s \sqrt { t } ]\), where \(s\) and \(t\) are prime numbers.
[0pt] [6 marks]
OCR Further Pure Core AS 2021 November Q4
7 marks Standard +0.3
4
  1. A locus \(C _ { 1 }\) is defined by \(C _ { 1 } = \{ \mathrm { z } : | \mathrm { z } + \mathrm { i } | \leqslant \mid \mathrm { z } - 2 \}\).
    1. Indicate by shading on the Argand diagram in the Printed Answer Booklet the region representing \(C _ { 1 }\).
    2. Find the cartesian equation of the boundary line of the region representing \(C _ { 1 }\), giving your answer in the form \(a x + b y + c = 0\).
  2. A locus \(C _ { 2 }\) is defined by \(C _ { 2 } = \{ \mathrm { z } : | \mathrm { z } + 1 | \leqslant 3 \} \cap \{ \mathrm { z } : | \mathrm { z } - 2 \mathrm { i } | \geqslant 2 \}\). Indicate by shading on the Argand diagram in the Printed Answer Booklet the region representing \(C _ { 2 }\).
OCR Further Pure Core 1 2021 June Q1
3 marks Standard +0.3
1 Indicate by shading on an Argand diagram the region $$\{ z : | z | \leqslant | z - 4 | \} \cap \{ z : | z - 3 - 2 i | \leqslant 2 \} .$$
Pre-U Pre-U 9795 Specimen Q2
Moderate -0.3
2
  1. On a single Argand diagram, sketch and clearly label each of the following loci:
    1. \(| z | = 4\),
    2. \(\quad \arg ( z + 4 \mathrm { i } ) = \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi\).
    3. On the same Argand diagram, shade the region \(R\) defined by the inequalities $$| z | \leqslant 4 \quad \text { and } \quad 0 \leqslant \arg ( z + 4 i ) \leqslant \frac { 1 } { 4 } \pi$$
CAIE P3 2024 June Q6
7 marks Standard +0.3
  1. On an Argand diagram shade the region whose points represent complex numbers \(z\) which satisfy both the inequalities \(|z - 4 - 3i| \leqslant 2\) and \(\arg(z - 2 - i) \geqslant \frac{1}{4}\pi\). [5]
  2. Calculate the greatest value of \(\arg z\) for points in this region. [2]
CAIE P3 2010 June Q8
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. The equation \(2x^3 - x^2 + 2x + 12 = 0\) has one real root and two complex roots. Showing your working, verify that \(1 + i\sqrt{3}\) is one of the complex roots. State the other complex root. [4]
  2. On a sketch of an Argand diagram, show the point representing the complex number \(1 + i\sqrt{3}\). On the same diagram, shade the region whose points represent the complex numbers \(z\) which satisfy both the inequalities \(|z - 1 - i\sqrt{3}| \leq 1\) and \(\arg z \leq \frac{1}{4}\pi\). [5]
CAIE P3 2013 June Q9
11 marks Standard +0.3
  1. The complex number \(w\) is such that \(\text{Re } w > 0\) and \(w + 3w^* = iw^2\), where \(w^*\) denotes the complex conjugate of \(w\). Find \(w\), giving your answer in the form \(x + iy\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are real. [5]
  2. On a sketch of an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers \(z\) which satisfy both the inequalities \(|z - 2i| \leq 2\) and \(0 \leq \arg(z + 2) \leq \frac{1}{4}\pi\). Calculate the greatest value of \(|z|\) for points in this region, giving your answer correct to 2 decimal places. [6]
CAIE P3 2017 June Q6
8 marks Standard +0.3
Throughout this question the use of a calculator is not permitted. The complex number \(2 - \mathrm{i}\) is denoted by \(u\).
  1. It is given that \(u\) is a root of the equation \(x^3 + ax^2 - 3x + b = 0\), where the constants \(a\) and \(b\) are real. Find the values of \(a\) and \(b\). [4]
  2. On a sketch of an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers \(z\) satisfying both the inequalities \(|z - u| < 1\) and \(|z| < |z + \mathrm{i}|\). [4]
CAIE P3 2017 November Q7
9 marks Standard +0.3
  1. The complex number \(u\) is given by \(u = 8 - 15\text{i}\). Showing all necessary working, find the two square roots of \(u\). Give answers in the form \(a + ib\), where the numbers \(a\) and \(b\) are real and exact. [5]
  2. On an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers satisfying both the inequalities \(|z - 2 - \text{i}| \leqslant 2\) and \(0 \leqslant \arg(z - \text{i}) \leqslant \frac{1}{4}\pi\). [4]
CAIE P3 2018 November Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
    1. Without using a calculator, express the complex number \(\frac{2 + 6i}{1 - 2i}\) in the form \(x + iy\), where \(x\) and \(y\) are real. [2]
    2. Hence, without using a calculator, express \(\frac{2 + 6i}{1 - 2i}\) in the form \(r(\cos \theta + i \sin \theta)\), where \(r > 0\) and \(-\pi < \theta \leqslant \pi\), giving the exact values of \(r\) and \(\theta\). [3]
  1. On a sketch of an Argand diagram, shade the region whose points represent complex numbers \(z\) satisfying both the inequalities \(|z - 3i| \leqslant 1\) and \(\text{Re } z \leqslant 0\), where \(\text{Re } z\) denotes the real part of \(z\). Find the greatest value of \(\arg z\) for points in this region, giving your answer in radians correct to 2 decimal places. [5]
Edexcel FP2 2008 June Q10
Standard +0.3
The point \(P\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram such that $$|z - 3| = 2|z|.$$
  1. Show that, as \(z\) varies, the locus of \(P\) is a circle, and give the coordinates of the centre and the radius of the circle.(5)
The point \(Q\) represents a complex number \(z\) on an Argand diagram such that $$|z + 3| = |z - i\sqrt{3}|.$$
  1. Sketch, on the same Argand diagram, the locus of \(P\) and the locus of \(Q\) as \(z\) varies.(5)
  2. On your diagram shade the region which satisfies $$|z - 3| \geq 2|z| \text{ and } |z + 3| \geq |z - i\sqrt{3}|.$$ (2)
OCR FP1 2013 January Q7
7 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Sketch on a single Argand diagram the loci given by
    1. \(|z| = 2\), [2]
    2. \(\arg(z - 3 - i) = \pi\). [3]
  2. Indicate, by shading, the region of the Argand diagram for which $$|z| < 2 \text{ and } 0 < \arg(z - 3 - i) < \pi.$$ [2]
OCR FP1 2010 June Q6
6 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Sketch on a single Argand diagram the loci given by
    1. \(|z - 3 + 4\text{i}| = 5\), [2]
    2. \(|z| = |z - 6|\). [2]
  2. Indicate, by shading, the region of the Argand diagram for which $$|z - 3 + 4\text{i}| \leq 5 \quad \text{and} \quad |z| \geq |z - 6|.$$ [2]
OCR MEI FP1 2006 June Q4
8 marks Moderate -0.8
Indicate, on separate Argand diagrams,
  1. the set of points \(z\) for which \(|z-(3-\mathrm{j})| \leqslant 3\), [3]
  2. the set of points \(z\) for which \(1 < |z-(3-\mathrm{j})| \leqslant 3\), [2]
  3. the set of points \(z\) for which \(\arg(z-(3-\mathrm{j})) = \frac{1}{4}\pi\). [3]
AQA FP2 2011 June Q1
8 marks Moderate -0.3
  1. Draw on the same Argand diagram:
    1. the locus of points for which $$|z - 2 - 5i| = 5$$ [3 marks]
    2. the locus of points for which $$\arg(z + 2i) = \frac{\pi}{4}$$ [3 marks]
  2. Indicate on your diagram the set of points satisfying both $$|z - 2 - 5i| \leqslant 5$$ and $$\arg(z + 2i) = \frac{\pi}{4}$$ [2 marks]