The locus of complex number z such that z is purely real and real part is equal to - 2 is
A
Negative y-axis
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B
Negative x-axis
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C
The point (-2, 0)
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D
The point (2, 0)
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Solution
The correct option is C The point (-2, 0) z=x+iy (x,y) z is purely real and the real part equals −2 ∴y=0 & x=−2 z=−2 Hence, this would be represented by the point (-2,0) on the Argand Plane.