Problem #WSP-5654

Problems Complex Numbers

Problem

Let distinct points \(A,B,C,D\) on the plane be represented by complex numbers \(a,b,c,d\). Show that the segments \(AB\) and \(CD\) are parallel if and only if \[\frac{a-b}{\bar a-\bar b}=\frac{c-d}{\bar c - \bar d}.\]