Complex numbers 2 — Question 10
QCAA 2025, Paper 1 · 1 mark
Q10 · 2025 · Technology-freeSimple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 10
Given z1 and z2 are complex numbers, which statement is always true? (A)∣z1+z2∣=∣z1∣+∣z2∣ (B)∣z1+z2∣=∣z1∣+∣z2∣ (C)∣z1+z2∣≤∣z1∣+∣z2∣ (D)∣z1+z2∣≥∣z1∣+∣z2∣ WORKED SOLUTION
Answer C
1 markWorked solution
The triangle inequality for complex numbers states ∣z1+z2∣≤∣z1∣+∣z2∣ for all z1,z2∈C. Worked explanation by QCE Vault; correct option verified against the QCAA answer key.
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