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If `z_1,z_2,z_3` are vertices of a triangle such that `|z_1-z_2|=|z_1-z_3|`, then arg `((2z_1-z_2-z_3)/(z_3-z_2))` is :

A

`pm pi/3`

B

0

C

`pm pi/2`

D

`pm pi/6`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the argument of the complex expression \(\frac{2z_1 - z_2 - z_3}{z_3 - z_2}\) given that \(|z_1 - z_2| = |z_1 - z_3|\). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Given Condition**: The condition \(|z_1 - z_2| = |z_1 - z_3|\) implies that point \(z_1\) is equidistant from points \(z_2\) and \(z_3\). This means that \(z_1\) lies on the perpendicular bisector of the segment joining \(z_2\) and \(z_3\). 2. **Rewriting the Expression**: We need to simplify the expression \(\frac{2z_1 - z_2 - z_3}{z_3 - z_2}\). We can rewrite the numerator: \[ 2z_1 - z_2 - z_3 = (z_1 - z_2) + (z_1 - z_3) \] 3. **Expressing the Argument**: The argument of a quotient of complex numbers can be expressed as the difference of their arguments: \[ \arg\left(\frac{2z_1 - z_2 - z_3}{z_3 - z_2}\right) = \arg(2z_1 - z_2 - z_3) - \arg(z_3 - z_2) \] 4. **Finding Each Argument**: - Let \(A = z_1 - z_2\) and \(B = z_1 - z_3\). Then: \[ \arg(2z_1 - z_2 - z_3) = \arg(A + B) \] - Since \(|A| = |B|\) (from the given condition), we can say that \(A\) and \(B\) are of equal magnitude but may differ in direction. 5. **Using the Geometry of the Situation**: Since \(z_1\) lies on the perpendicular bisector of \(z_2\) and \(z_3\), the angle between \(A\) and \(B\) is \(180^\circ\) (or \(\pi\) radians). Thus, we can express: \[ \arg(A + B) = \arg(A) + \arg(B) + \pi \] 6. **Calculating the Final Argument**: Thus, we have: \[ \arg\left(\frac{2z_1 - z_2 - z_3}{z_3 - z_2}\right) = \arg(A + B) - \arg(z_3 - z_2) \] Given that \(z_3 - z_2\) is simply the vector from \(z_2\) to \(z_3\), we can conclude that: \[ \arg\left(\frac{2z_1 - z_2 - z_3}{z_3 - z_2}\right) = \frac{\pi}{2} \text{ or } -\frac{\pi}{2} \] depending on the orientation of the triangle. ### Final Answer: The argument \(\arg\left(\frac{2z_1 - z_2 - z_3}{z_3 - z_2}\right)\) is \(\pm \frac{\pi}{2}\).
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