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If `z_(1),z_(2),z_(3)` are the vertices of an equilational triangle ABC such that `|z_(1)-i|=|z_(2)- i| = |z_(3)-i|,` then `|z_(1)+z_(2)+z_(3)|` equals to

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`3sqrt(3)`

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`sqrt(3)`

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3

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`(1)/(3sqrt(3)`

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To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( |z_1 + z_2 + z_3| \) given that \( |z_1 - i| = |z_2 - i| = |z_3 - i| \). This indicates that the points \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) are equidistant from the point \( i \) in the complex plane. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Condition**: The condition \( |z_1 - i| = |z_2 - i| = |z_3 - i| \) implies that the points \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) lie on a circle centered at \( i \) (which is the point \( (0, 1) \) in the complex plane) with some radius \( r \). **Hint**: Recognize that the points being equidistant from a single point means they lie on a circle. 2. **Finding the Centroid**: The centroid \( G \) of the triangle formed by the points \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) is given by: \[ G = \frac{z_1 + z_2 + z_3}{3} \] Thus, we can express \( z_1 + z_2 + z_3 \) as: \[ z_1 + z_2 + z_3 = 3G \] **Hint**: The centroid of a triangle is the average of its vertices. 3. **Position of the Centroid**: Since \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) are vertices of an equilateral triangle, the centroid \( G \) will also lie on the line that connects the center of the circle (which is \( i \)) to the centroid of the triangle. **Hint**: The centroid of an equilateral triangle is also the center of the circle circumscribing it. 4. **Calculating the Modulus**: The distance from the center \( i \) to any vertex \( z_k \) (where \( k = 1, 2, 3 \)) is the radius \( r \). The centroid \( G \) will be at a distance of \( \frac{r}{\sqrt{3}} \) from \( i \) (since the centroid divides the median in a 2:1 ratio). Therefore, the modulus of \( z_1 + z_2 + z_3 \) is: \[ |z_1 + z_2 + z_3| = |3G| = 3|G| \] **Hint**: Remember the relationship between the centroid and the radius of the circumcircle in an equilateral triangle. 5. **Final Calculation**: Since \( G \) is at a distance \( r \) from \( i \) and the triangle is equilateral, the distance \( |G - i| \) can be determined to be \( \frac{r}{\sqrt{3}} \). However, since the points are symmetric about \( i \), we can conclude that: \[ |z_1 + z_2 + z_3| = 3 \cdot |G| = 3 \cdot r \] Since \( r \) is the radius of the circle centered at \( i \), we can conclude that: \[ |z_1 + z_2 + z_3| = 3 \] **Hint**: The symmetry of the equilateral triangle simplifies the calculation of the centroid and its distance from the center. ### Conclusion: Thus, the final answer is: \[ |z_1 + z_2 + z_3| = 3 \]

To solve the problem, we need to find the value of \( |z_1 + z_2 + z_3| \) given that \( |z_1 - i| = |z_2 - i| = |z_3 - i| \). This indicates that the points \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) are equidistant from the point \( i \) in the complex plane. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Condition**: The condition \( |z_1 - i| = |z_2 - i| = |z_3 - i| \) implies that the points \( z_1, z_2, z_3 \) lie on a circle centered at \( i \) (which is the point \( (0, 1) \) in the complex plane) with some radius \( r \). **Hint**: Recognize that the points being equidistant from a single point means they lie on a circle. ...
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