Let P=zin C:|z+2-3i|≤1$P=\{z\in\mathbb{C}:|z+2-3i|\le1\}$ and Q=zin C:z(1+i)+ z(1-i)≤-8$Q=\{z\in\mathbb{C}:z(1+i)+\overline{z}(1-i)\le-8\}$. Let in P Q, |z-3+2i|$P \cap Q, |z-3+2i|$ be maximum and minimum at z₁$z_{1}$ and z₂$z_{2}$ respectively. If |z₁|²+2|z₂|²=α+β√(2)$|z_{1}|^{2}+2|z_{2}|^{2}=\alpha+\beta\sqrt{2}$, where α, β$\alpha, \beta$ are integers, then α+β$\alpha+\beta$ equals
Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical valueAnswer: 36 to 36+4 marks
Solution & Explanation
Related Formula
For a complex coordinate transformation, substituting z = x + iy$z = x + iy$ and its conjugate z = x - iy$\overline{z} = x - iy$ maps a complex condition directly into rectangular Cartesian coordinates.
Core Logic
Let's translate the complex set properties into Cartesian geometry:
Set P$P$: |z - (-2 + 3i)| ≤ 1$|z - (-2 + 3i)| \le 1 \implies$ Interior and boundary of a circle with center C(-2, 3)$C(-2, 3)$ and radius r = 1$r = 1$.
Set Q$Q$: (x+iy)(1+i) + (x-iy)(1-i) ≤ -8 (x - y + ix + iy) + (x - y - ix - iy) ≤ -8$(x+iy)(1+i) + (x-iy)(1-i) \le -8 \implies (x - y + ix + iy) + (x - y - ix - iy) \le -8$
2(x - y) ≤ -8 x - y + 4 ≤ 0$$2(x - y) \le -8 \implies x - y + 4 \le 0$$
This defines a half-plane below or to the left of the boundary line L₂: x - y + 4 = 0$L_2: x - y + 4 = 0$.
Step 1: Identify Extreme Points for Distance from Point A
We want to find points in the region P Q$P \cap Q$ that minimize and maximize the distance to the external point A(3, -2)$A(3, -2)$, corresponding to |z - (3 - 2i)|$|z - (3 - 2i)|$.
The line L₁$L_1$ connecting center C(-2, 3)$C(-2, 3)$ and point A(3, -2)$A(3, -2)$ has slope:
Equation of line L₁$L_1$: y - 3 = -1(x + 2) x + y - 1 = 0$y - 3 = -1(x + 2) \implies x + y - 1 = 0$.
The graphic details the intersection region bounded by the circular locus and the line inequality, showing points z1 and z2 relative to external reference point P.
Step 2: Calculate Coordinates for z₁$z_1$ and z₂$z_2$
Minimum Distance Point (z₂$z_2$): By geometric observation, the minimum distance from A$A$ to the bounded region is the intersection point of lines L₁$L_1$ and L₂$L_2$:
x - y + 4 = 0 and x + y - 1 = 0 2x + 3 = 0 x = -(3)/(2), y = (5)/(2)$$x - y + 4 = 0 \quad \text{and} \quad x + y - 1 = 0 \implies 2x + 3 = 0 \implies x = -\frac{3}{2}, \, y = \frac{5}{2}$$
So, z₂ = (-(3)/(2), (5)/(2))$z_2 = \left(-\frac{3}{2}, \frac{5}{2}\right)$.
Maximum Distance Point (z₁$z_1$): The maximum distance is at the far boundary edge of the circle along line L₁$L_1$. The vector path from C(-2, 3)$C(-2, 3)$ opposite to A$A$ has unit direction (- 1√(2), 1√(2))$\left(-\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}, \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\right)$:
Sees: Locus intersection involving geometric complex inequalities.
Shortcut: Translating complex equations into standard 2D graphs reveals the geometry instantly, mapping extreme distances to line intersections or boundary nodes cleanly.
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Class 11 Complex Numbers: Geometry
Class 11 Coordinate Geometry: Straight Lines
Keywords:#complex locus circle#half plane inequality intersection#maximum minimum distance geometry
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Q23jee_main_2024_29_jan_morningHigher Powers of Roots
Let α, β$\alpha, \beta$ be the roots of the equationx²-x+2=0$x^2-x+2=0$ with Im(α) gt Im(β)$Im(\alpha) \gt Im(\beta)$. Then α⁶+α⁴+β⁴-5α²$\alpha^6+\alpha^4+\beta^4-5\alpha^2$ is equal to
Numerical Answer.Answer: 13 to 13
Solution
Related Formula
Since α$\alpha$ is a root of x² - x + 2 = 0$x^2 - x + 2 = 0$, it must satisfy the equation exactly:
This is an essential root reduction property allowing polynomials of high degrees to be collapsed linearly.
Core Logic
We need to evaluate the expression E = α⁶ + α⁴ + β⁴ - 5α²$E = \alpha^6 + \alpha^4 + \beta^4 - 5\alpha^2$.
Use the substitution α² = α - 2$\alpha^2 = \alpha - 2$ to iteratively depress the powers of α$\alpha$.
(Note: The condition Im(α) gt Im(β)$Im(\alpha) \gt Im(\beta)$ was a distractor since the expression simplified perfectly symmetrically into α + β$\alpha + \beta$ without needing the individual complex values of the roots).
Pattern Recognition
Never compute De Moivre polar forms for high root powers unless the quadratic has roots like ω$\omega$ or i$i$. Always use the characteristic quadratic relation α² = pα + q$\alpha^2 = p\alpha + q$ to rapidly step down degrees until everything is strictly linear.
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Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q16jee_main_2024_30_january_eveningRoots of Unity
If z$z$ is a complex number, then the number of common roots of the equation z¹⁹⁸⁵ + z¹⁰⁰ + 1 = 0$z^{1985} + z^{100} + 1 = 0$ and z³ + 2z² + 2z + 1 = 0$z^3 + 2z^2 + 2z + 1 = 0$ , is equal to:
There are exactly 2 common roots: ω$\omega$ and ω²$\omega^2$.
Pattern Recognition
Whenever z²+z+1$z^2+z+1$ emerges as a factor, its roots ω$\omega$ and ω²$\omega^2$ can be directly tested in massive degree polynomials using exponent reduction modulo 3.
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Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers
Q3jee_main_2024_30_jan_morningModulus and Conjugate of a Complex Number
If z = x + iy$z = x + iy$, xy ≠ 0$xy \neq 0$, satisfies the equation z² + i z = 0$z^2 + i\bar{z} = 0$, then |z²|$|z^2|$ is equal to:
This gives two possibilities: |z| = 0$|z| = 0$ or |z| = 1$|z| = 1$.
Since z = x + iy$z = x + iy$ and xy ≠ 0$xy \neq 0$, neither x$x$ nor y$y$ is zero, which implies |z| ≠ 0$|z| \neq 0$.
Therefore, |z| = 1$|z| = 1$.
We are asked for |z²|$|z^2|$:
|z²| = |z|² = 1² = 1$$|z^2| = |z|^2 = 1^2 = 1$$
Pattern Recognition
When dealing with equations involving z$z$ and z$\bar{z}$, applying modulus to both sides rapidly simplifies the problem, turning complex equations into simple real algebraic equations in |z|$|z|$.
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Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Let α, β in N$\alpha, \beta \in \mathbb{N}$ be roots of equationx² - 70x + λ = 0$x^2 - 70x + \lambda = 0$ where (λ)/(2), (λ)/(3) N$\frac{\lambda}{2}, \frac{\lambda}{3} \notin \mathbb{N}$. If λ$\lambda$ assumes the minimum possible value, then (√(α - 1) + √(β - 1))(λ + 35)|α - β|$\frac{(\sqrt{\alpha - 1} + \sqrt{\beta - 1})(\lambda + 35)}{|\alpha - \beta|}$ is equal to:
Numerical Answer.Answer: 60 to 60
Solution
Related Formula
Sum of roots (α + β) = -(b)/(a)$$\text{Sum of roots } (\alpha + \beta) = -\frac{b}{a}$$Product of roots (α β) = (c)/(a)$$\text{Product of roots } (\alpha \beta) = \frac{c}{a}$$
Core Logic
For the equation x² - 70x + λ = 0$x^2 - 70x + \lambda = 0$:
α + β = 70$\alpha + \beta = 70$α β = λ$\alpha \beta = \lambda$
Since α, β in N$\alpha, \beta \in \mathbb{N}$, their sum is 70. This gives α(70 - α) = λ$\alpha(70 - \alpha) = \lambda$.
We are given λ / 2 N$\lambda / 2 \notin \mathbb{N}$ and λ / 3 N$\lambda / 3 \notin \mathbb{N}$.
This means λ$\lambda$ is not divisible by 2 or 3. So λ$\lambda$ must be an odd number and not a multiple of 3.
Thus, neither α$\alpha$ nor β$\beta$ can be a multiple of 2 or 3.
Step 1: Finding minimum lambda
We need to find the minimum value of λ$\lambda$. λ = α(70 - α)$\lambda = \alpha(70 - \alpha)$.
This parabola opens downwards, so the minimum product occurs when the integers α$\alpha$ and β$\beta$ are as far apart as possible.
Let's test small values for α$\alpha$:
If α = 1$\alpha = 1$, β = 69 ⇒ λ = 69$\beta = 69 \Rightarrow \lambda = 69$, but 69 = 3 × 23$69 = 3 \times 23$, which is divisible by 3. Rejected.
If α = 2$\alpha = 2$, divisible by 2. Rejected.
If α = 3$\alpha = 3$, divisible by 3. Rejected.
If α = 4$\alpha = 4$, divisible by 2. Rejected.
If α = 5$\alpha = 5$, β = 65 ⇒ λ = 325$\beta = 65 \Rightarrow \lambda = 325$.
Check divisibility: 325 is odd (not div by 2). 3+2+5 = 10$3+2+5 = 10$ (not div by 3).
So minimum λ = 325$\lambda = 325$ with roots α = 5, β = 65$\alpha = 5, \beta = 65$.
Minimizing the product of two numbers with a fixed sum requires them to be as far apart as possible. Divisibility constraints are quickly verified using prime modulus filters (%2 ≠ 0$%2 \neq 0$, %3 ≠ 0$%3 \neq 0$).
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Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q3jee_main_2024_31_jan_eveningAlgebra of Complex Numbers
Let z₁$z_1$ and z₂$z_2$ be two complex numbers such that z₁ + z₂ = 5$z_1 + z_2 = 5$ and z₁³ + z₂³ = 20 + 15i$z_1^3 + z_2^3 = 20 + 15i$. Then |z₁⁴ + z₂⁴|$|z_1^4 + z_2^4|$ equals-
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