2021 Algebra/NT #7: "Complex" system of complexes
Source:
May 30, 2021
algebra
Problem Statement
Suppose that x, y, and z are complex numbers of equal magnitude that satisfy
x+y+z=−23−i5
and
xyz=3+i5.
If x=x1+ix2,y=y1+iy2, and z=z1+iz2 for real x1,x2,y1,y2,z1 and z2 then
(x1x2+y1y2+z1z2)2
can be written as ba for relatively prime positive integers a and b. Compute 100a+b.