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If alpha satisfies the equation x^2+x+1=0 and (1+alpha)^7=A+Balpha+Calpha^2, A, B, Cge 0, then 5(3A-2B-C) is equal to:

Numerical Answer Type:
Enter a numerical value Answer: 5 to 5 +4 marks

Solution & Explanation

### Related Formula 1 + omega + omega^2 = 0 omega^3 = 1 ### Core Logic The equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0 is the standard identity whose roots are the non-real cube roots of unity, omega and omega^2. Let us assign alpha = omega. We are given the expression (1+alpha)^7. Substituting the root: (1+omega)^7. ### Step 1: Simplify using Unity Properties From the identity 1 + omega + omega^2 = 0, we extract: 1 + omega = -omega^2 Substitute this into the expression: (1+omega)^7 = (-omega^2)^7 = -omega^14 ### Step 2: Cyclical Reduction Using omega^3 = 1, reduce the exponent 14 modulo 3: 14 = 3(4) + 2 Rightarrow omega^14 = (omega^3)^4 cdot omega^2 = 1 cdot omega^2 = omega^2 Thus, the expression reduces to -omega^2. Rewrite this back to its linear form using 1 + omega + omega^2 = 0: -omega^2 = 1 + omega = 1 + alpha ### Step 3: Finding Co-efficients We compare 1 + alpha with A + Balpha + Calpha^2. Notice that 1 + alpha can be directly represented without any alpha^2 term (and we must keep A, B, C ge 0). So, A = 1, B = 1, C = 0. ### Step 4: Final Output Evaluation Substitute these constants into the required equation 5(3A - 2B - C): 5(3(1) - 2(1) - 0) 5(3 - 2) = 5(1) = 5 ### Pattern Recognition The roots of x^2+x+1=0 are always omega, omega^2. Expressions of the form (1+omega)^k rapidly collapse down to single variables via the 1+omega+omega^2=0 rule, making multi-variable polynomial equations instantly trivial. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Maths: Complex Numbers

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Q71 jee_main_2025_04_april_evening Cube Roots of Unity
If alpha is a root of the equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0 and sum_k=1^nleft(alpha^k + frac1alpha^kright)^2 = 20, then n is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 11 to 11

Solution

### Core Logic The equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0 has complex roots which are the non-real cube roots of unity. Thus, we can set alpha = omega (where omega^3 = 1 and 1 + omega + omega^2 = 0). Let's analyze the general term block T_k = left(omega^k + frac1omega^kright)^2: T_k = left(omega^k + omega^-kright)^2 = omega^2k + omega^-2k + 2 = omega^2k + omega^k + 2 Because omega^k is periodic with period 3, let's examine the values of T_k for different values of k: - If k is a multiple of 3 (k=3m): omega^2k = 1, omega^k = 1 implies T_k = 1 + 1 + 2 = 4. - If k is not a multiple of 3 (k=3m+1 or 3m+2): omega^2k + omega^k = -1 implies T_k = -1 + 2 = 1. ### Step 1: Evaluating periodic blocks Every block of three consecutive terms (k = 1, 2, 3) contributes exactly: textSum of a block = 1 + 1 + 4 = 6 We want the total summation to equal 20. Let's divide 20 by our block value 6: 20 = 3 times 6 + 2 This means the sum must consist of 3 full periodic blocks plus additional terms that add up to 2. ### Step 2: Determining the final term count n The number of terms in 3 full blocks is 3 times 3 = 9 terms, giving a sum of 18. To get the remaining value of 2, we look at the next terms: - Term 10 (k=10, not a multiple of 3) adds 1 implies textTotal = 18 + 1 = 19. - Term 11 (k=11, not a multiple of 3) adds 1 implies textTotal = 19 + 1 = 20. Hence, the series terminates exactly at n = 11. ### Pattern Recognition Whenever complex roots of unity or cyclic properties show up inside series sums, group terms into blocks based on the underlying period length (3 here) to convert large sums into simple modular arithmetic arithmetic calculations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers Class 11 Mathematics: Sequences and Series
Q73 jee_main_2025_04_april_morning Geometry of Complex Numbers
Let A = \z in mathbbC : |z - 2 - i| = 3\, B = \z in mathbbC : operatornameRe(z - iz) = 2\ and S = A cap B. Then sum_z in S |z|^2 is equal to
Numerical Answer. Answer: 22 to 22

Solution

### Related Formula Magnitude squared representation: |z|^2 = x^2 + y^2 quad textfor z = x + iy ### Core Logic Convert complex sets into Cartesian forms by setting z = x + iy: Set A: |(x-2) + i(y-1)| = 3 implies (x-2)^2 + (y-1)^2 = 9 quad dots (1) Set B: z - iz = (x+iy) - i(x+iy) = (x+y) + i(y-x). operatornameRe(z - iz) = 2 implies x + y = 2 implies y = 2 - x quad dots (2) ### Step 1: Solve System Algebraically Substitute (2) into (1): (x - 2)^2 + (2 - x - 1)^2 = 9 implies (x - 2)^2 + (1 - x)^2 = 9 x^2 - 4x + 4 + 1 - 2x + x^2 = 9 implies 2x^2 - 6x - 4 = 0 implies x^2 - 3x - 2 = 0 Roots are x_1,2 = frac3 pm sqrt172. Correspondingly, y = 2 - x implies y_1,2 = frac1 mp sqrt172. ### Step 2: Evaluate Sum of Square Magnitudes Since S consists of the two intersection points z_1, z_2: sum_z in S |z|^2 = (x_1^2 + y_1^2) + (x_2^2 + y_2^2) = (x_1^2 + x_2^2) + (y_1^2 + y_2^2) Using identities from quadratic equation x^2 - 3x - 2 = 0 (x_1+x_2 = 3, x_1x_2 = -2): x_1^2 + x_2^2 = (3)^2 - 2(-2) = 13. Since y = 2-x, y^2 = 4 - 4x + x^2 implies y_1^2 + y_2^2 = 8 - 4(3) + 13 = 9. sum_z in S |z|^2 = 13 + 9 = 22 ### Pattern Recognition Avoid explicitly using radical root approximations. Summing symmetric expressions directly through standard Vieta coefficient sum shortcuts preserves clean fractions. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q61 jee_main_2025_07_april_evening Locus of a Complex Number
If the locus of z in C, such that operatorname R e left(frac z - 12 z + mathrm iright) + operatorname R e left(frac bar z - 12 bar z - mathrm iright) = 2, is a circle of radius r and center (a, b) then frac15abr^2 is equal to:
  • A. 24
  • B. 12
  • C. 18
  • D. 16

Solution

### Related Formula For a complex number w, operatornameRe(w) = operatornameRe(barw). Hence: operatornameRe(w) + operatornameRe(barw) = 2operatornameRe(w) ### Core Logic Notice that fracbarz - 12barz - i is the exact complex conjugate of fracz - 12z + i. Thus, the given equation simplifies directly via complex identities to: 2operatornameReleft(fracz - 12z + iright) = 2 implies operatornameReleft(fracz - 12z + iright) = 1 ### Step 1: Substitute z = x + iy Let z = x + iy: frac(x - 1) + iy2x + i(2y + 1) To find the real part, multiply numerator and denominator by the conjugate of the denominator: operatornameReleft[ frac((x - 1) + iy)(2x - i(2y + 1))4x^2 + (2y + 1)^2 right] = 1 frac2x(x - 1) + y(2y + 1)4x^2 + (2y + 1)^2 = 1 ### Step 2: Expand and Arrange Circle Equation Expanding the expression: 2x^2 - 2x + 2y^2 + y = 4x^2 + 4y^2 + 4y + 1 2x^2 + 2y^2 + 2x + 3y + 1 = 0 Dividing full equation by 2: x^2 + y^2 + x + frac32y + frac12 = 0 ### Step 3: Extract Center and Radius textCenter (a, b) = left(-frac12, -frac34right) r^2 = g^2 + f^2 - c = left(frac12right)^2 + left(frac34right)^2 - frac12 = frac14 + frac916 - frac12 = frac516 Evaluating frac15abr^2: frac15 cdot left(-frac12right) cdot left(-frac34right)frac516 = fracfrac458frac516 = 18 ### Pattern Recognition Recognizing that operatornameRe(w) + operatornameRe(barw) = 2operatornameRe(w) avoids complex algebraic division on the second fractional expression completely. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers Class 11 Mathematics: Circles
Q56 jee_main_2025_24_jan_morning Algebraic Properties of Complex Roots
If alpha and beta are the roots of the equation 2z^2 - 3z - 2i = 0 , where i = sqrt-1 , then 16 cdot mathrmReleft(fracalpha^19 + beta^19 + alpha^11 + beta^11alpha^15 + beta^15right) cdot operatornameImleft(fracalpha^19 + beta^19 + alpha^11 + beta^11alpha^15 + beta^15right) is equal to :
  • A. 398
  • B. 312
  • C. 409
  • D. 441

Solution

### Related Formula Since alpha and beta are roots of 2z^2 - 3z - 2i = 0, they satisfy the quadratic equation directly, meaning: 2alpha^2 - 3alpha - 2i = 0 implies 2left(alpha - fracialpharight) = 3 implies alpha - fracialpha = frac32 Similarly for beta: beta - fracibeta = frac32 ### Core Logic Square the baseline relation to transition to higher exponential powers: left(alpha - fracialpharight)^2 = left(frac32right)^2 implies alpha^2 - frac1alpha^2 - 2i = frac94 alpha^2 - frac1alpha^2 = frac94 + 2i Squaring once more to isolate the fourth powers: left(alpha^2 - frac1alpha^2right)^2 = left(frac94 + 2iright)^2 alpha^4 + frac1alpha^4 - 2 = frac8116 - 4 + 9i alpha^4 + frac1alpha^4 = frac4916 + 9i ### Step 1: Simplify the Target Expression Fraction Rearrange the given complex algebraic fraction by factoring out powers: fracalpha^19 + alpha^11 + beta^19 + beta^11alpha^15 + beta^15 = fracalpha^15left(alpha^4 + frac1alpha^4right) + beta^15left(beta^4 + frac1beta^4right)alpha^15 + beta^15 Since both alpha and beta satisfy the exact same symmetric relational identity: alpha^4 + frac1alpha^4 = beta^4 + frac1beta^4 = frac4916 + 9i Substitute this uniform value back into the algebraic expression: = frac(alpha^15 + beta^15)left(frac4916 + 9iright)alpha^15 + beta^15 = frac4916 + 9i ### Step 2: Extract Real and Imaginary Components From our simplified expression: mathrmRe = frac4916 operatornameIm = 9 Now, substitute these into the evaluation formula: textResult = 16 cdot left(frac4916right) cdot 9 = 49 cdot 9 = 441 ### Pattern Recognition Symmetric rational polynomials in roots alpha, beta that can be split into identical numeric multipliers for alpha^n and beta^n allow direct cancellation of the polynomial bases without evaluating the individual roots explicitly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers
Q54 jee_main_2025_28_jan_evening Complex Roots of Quadratic Equations
If alpha+ibeta and gamma+idelta are the roots of x^2-(3-2i)x-(2i-2)=0, i=sqrt-1 then alphagamma+betadelta is equal to :
  • A. 6
  • B. 2
  • C. -2
  • D. -6

Solution

### Related Formula For a quadratic equation Ax^2 + Bx + C = 0, roots can be obtained via the quadratic formula: x = frac-B pm sqrtB^2 - 4AC2A ### Core Logic Given quadratic equation: x^2-(3-2i)x-(2i-2)=0 Using the quadratic formula where A=1, B=-(3-2i), C=-(2i-2): x = frac(3-2i) pm sqrt(3-2i)^2 - 4(1)(-(2i-2))2 ### Step 1: Simplify the Discriminant textDiscriminant D = (3-2i)^2 + 4(2i-2) D = (9 - 4 - 12i) + (8i - 8) D = 5 - 12i + 8i - 8 = -3 - 4i We need to find sqrt-3-4i. Let it be written as a perfect square: -3-4i = 1 - 4 - 4i = 1^2 + (2i)^2 - 2(1)(2i) = (1-2i)^2 Thus, sqrtD = pm(1-2i). ### Step 2: Find the Roots Boxedx = frac(3-2i) pm (1-2i)2 Case 1 (+ sign): x_1 = frac3 - 2i + 1 - 2i2 = frac4 - 4i2 = 2 - 2i Case 2 (- sign): x_2 = frac3 - 2i - 1 + 2i2 = frac22 = 1 + 0i Let the roots be alpha + ibeta = 2 - 2i implies alpha=2, beta=-2 and gamma + idelta = 1 + 0i implies gamma=1, delta=0 ### Step 3: Evaluate Target Expression alphagamma + betadelta = (2)(1) + (-2)(0) = 2 ### Pattern Recognition Always try to express the complex number under the square root in the form (a + bi)^2 by matching the imaginary part 2ab = -4i implies ab = -2, and a^2 - b^2 = -3. This avoids long calculations. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations

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