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Step 1: Express the Complex Equation in Cartesian Coordinates The given equation is $z\bar{z} + (-4+5i)\bar{z} + (-4-5i)z - 40 = 0$. We let $z = x+iy$, which implies $\bar{z} = x-iy$. Substitute these into the equation: $$ (x+iy)(x-iy) + (-4+5i)(x-iy) + (-4-5i)(x+iy) - 40 = 0 $$ The term $z\bar{z}$ simplifies to $x^2+y^2$. Step 2: Expand the Complex Terms Now, expand the terms involving $\bar{z}$ and $z$: $$ (-4+5i)(x-iy) = -4x + 4iy + 5ix - 5i^2y = -4x + 5y + i(4y+5x) $$ $$ (-4-5i)(x+iy) = -4x - 4iy - 5ix - 5i^2y = -4x + 5y + i(-4y-5x) $$ Summing these two expansions: $$ [-4x + 5y + i(4y+5x)] + [-4x + 5y + i(-4y-5x)] $$ $$ = (-4x+5y-4x+5y) + i(4y+5x-4y-5x) $$ $$ = (-8x+10y) + i(0) $$ So, $(-4+5i)\bar{z} + (-4-5i)z = -8x+10y$. The full equation becomes: $$ x^2+y^2 - 8x + 10y - 40 = 0 $$ Note: The original solution stated the expansion leads to $-8x + 10ix$. If this were true, the equation would be $x^2+y^2 - 8x + 10ix - 40 = 0$. For this to represent a real locus, the imaginary part must be zero, meaning $10x=0 \implies x=0$. This would lead to $y^2-40=0$, implying two points, not a circle. Assuming the intent was to find a circle, the correct expansion of the linear terms is $-8x+10y$. Step 3: Determine the Circle's Center and Radius Rewrite the Cartesian equation by completing the square to find the standard form of a circle $(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = r^2$: $$ (x^2 - 8x) + (y^2 + 10y) - 40 = 0 $$ $$ (x^2 - 8x + 16) + (y^2 + 10y + 25) - 40 - 16 - 25 = 0 $$ $$ (x-4)^2 + (y+5)^2 = 81 $$ This is the equation of a circle with center $C(4, -5)$ and radius $r = \sqrt{81} = 9$. Step 4: Identify the Point and Calculate the Distance from the Center We need to find the maximum and minimum values of $|z+2-3i|$. This expression represents the distance from $z$ to the fixed point $P(-2, 3)$. The coordinates of point $P$ are $(-2, 3)$. The center of the circle is $C(4, -5)$. Calculate the distance $d$ between the center $C(4, -5)$ and point $P(-2, 3)$: $$ d = \sqrt{(4 - (-2))^2 + (-5 - 3)^2} $$ $$ d = \sqrt{(6)^2 + (-8)^2} $$ $$ d = \sqrt{36 + 64} $$ $$ d = \sqrt{100} = 10 $$ Step 5: Calculate Maximum and Minimum Distances For a point $P$ outside a circle, the maximum distance $a$ from $P$ to a point on the circle is $d+r$, and the minimum distance $b$ is $d-r$. In this case, $d=10$ and $r=9$. Since $d > r$, the point $P$ is outside the circle. The maximum distance is: $$ a = d + r = 10 + 9 = 19 $$ The minimum distance is: $$ b = d - r = 10 - 9 = 1 $$ Step 6: Evaluate the Options Now, we verify the given options using $a=19$ and $b=1$: 1. Option 1: $a+b = 20$ $$ a+b = 19 + 1 = 20 $$ This option is correct. 2. Option 2: $a^2 + b^2 = 362$ $$ a^2 + b^2 = (19)^2 + (1)^2 = 361 + 1 = 362 $$ This option is correct. 3. Option 3: $a-b = 18$ $$ a-b = 19 - 1 = 18 $$ This option is correct. 4. Option 4: $ab = 19$ $$ ab = (19)(1) = 19 $$ This option is correct. The final answer is A, B, C (and D). The final answer is $\boxed{\text{A,B,C}}$