Analyzing the Geometry of the Constraint
Imagine you are standing on the complex plane, looking at the vertical line defined by Re(z)=3. This is not just a line; it is the entire universe of possibilities for our complex number z.
Because the real part is locked at 3, we can describe any point on this line with the simple, elegant form z=3+iy, where y is any real number. Consequently, its conjugate is zˉ=3−iy. This substitution is our key to unlocking the problem.
The Algebraic Transformation
Now, let us turn our attention to the expression:
First, consider the numerator. We have z−zˉ=(3+iy)−(3−iy)=2iy, and zzˉ=∣z∣2=32+y2=9+y2. Thus, the numerator is N=9+y2+2iy.
Next, consider the denominator:
D=2−3(3+iy)+5(3−iy)=2−9−3iy+15−5iy=8−8iy=8(1−iy)
We have successfully reduced the complex fraction into:
The Rationalization
To isolate the real part, we must clear the imaginary unit from the denominator. We multiply the numerator and denominator by the conjugate (1+iy).
The denominator becomes 8(1−iy)(1+iy)=8(1+y2). The numerator becomes:
(9+y2+2iy)(1+iy)=(9+y2)+i(9y+y3)+2iy−2y2=(9−y2)+i(11y+y3)
We only care about the real part, so:
The Range Analysis
We are now in the home stretch. Let f(y)=81(1+y29−y2). Notice that y only appears as y2.
Let t=y2. Since y is real, t≥0. Our function becomes:
g(t)=81(1+t9−t)=81(1+t10−(1+t))=81(1+t10−1)
As t increases from 0 to ∞, the term 1+t10 decreases from 10 to 0. Thus, g(t) decreases from 81(10−1)=89 to 81(0−1)=−81.
The range of Re(w) is (−81,89].
The Final Victory
We have identified α=−81 and β=89. The problem asks for 24(β−α).
Calculating the difference:
Finally, 24×45=6×5=30. We have navigated the complex plane, simplified the algebra, and found the range with precision.
The final answer is 30.