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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 :

Solution & Explanation

### 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

More Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Previous-Year Questions

Q75 2025 Quadratic Equations
If the set of all a in mathbbR - \1\, for which the roots of the equation (1 - a)x^2 + 2(a - 3)x + 9 = 0 are positive is (-infty, -alpha] cup [beta, gamma), then 2alpha + beta + gamma is equal to ____________.
Numerical Answer. Answer: 7 to 7

Solution

### Related Formula textFor a quadratic equation A x^2 + B x + C = 0 text to have two positive real roots: text1. Real roots: D = B^2 - 4AC ge 0 text2. Sum of roots: -fracBA > 0 text3. Product of roots: fracCA > 0 ### Core Logic We write down three systems of inequalities based on real and positive root conditions, find their intersection, and map the boundaries to solve for the parameters. ### Step 1: Apply the discriminant condition (Real roots) For real roots, the discriminant D ge 0: D = left[ 2(a - 3) right]^2 - 4(1 - a)(9) ge 0 4(a^2 - 6a + 9) - 36(1 - a) ge 0 (a^2 - 6a + 9) - 9(1 - a) ge 0 a^2 - 6a + 9 - 9 + 9 a ge 0 a^2 + 3a ge 0 implies a(a + 3) ge 0 Thus, the interval is: a in (-infty, -3] cup [0, infty) quad text--- (1) ### Step 2: Apply the sum of roots condition (Positive sum) For positive roots, the sum of roots must be positive: -fracBA = frac-2(a - 3)1 - a = frac2(a - 3)a - 1 > 0 Using the wavy curve method for fraca-3a-1 > 0: a in (-infty, 1) cup (3, infty) quad text--- (2) ### Step 3: Apply the product of roots condition (Positive product) For positive roots, the product of roots must be positive: fracCA = frac91 - a > 0 implies 1 - a > 0 implies a < 1 Thus, the interval is: a in (-infty, 1) quad text--- (3) ### Step 4: Find the intersection of all conditions Intersecting equations (1), (2), and (3): - First, intersect (2) and (3): ( (-infty, 1) cup (3, infty) ) cap (-infty, 1) = (-infty, 1) - Next, intersect with (1): ( (-infty, -3] cup [0, infty) ) cap (-infty, 1) = (-infty, -3] cup [0, 1) Comparing this with (-infty, -alpha] cup [beta, gamma): - alpha = 3 - beta = 0 - gamma = 1 Now calculate the target sum: 2alpha + beta + gamma = 2(3) + 0 + 1 = 7 ### Pattern Recognition Location of roots: When both roots are positive, checking sum and product signs along with D ge 0 is the standard and fastest set of inequalities, avoiding complex vertex projections. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Chemistry: Practical Chemistry
Q 2025 Geometry of Complex Numbers
Let z be a complex number such that |z| = 1. If frac2 + k^2zk + overlinez = kz, k in mathbbR, then the maximum distance of k + ik^2 from the circle |z - (1 + 2i)| = 1 is:
  • A. sqrt5 + 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. sqrt3 + 1

Solution

### Related Formula For a complex number lying on the unit circle: |z| = 1 implies zoverlinez = 1 implies overlinez = frac1z Maximum distance from a point P to a circle with center C and radius r is: d_max = PC + r ### Core Logic Simplify the algebraic condition using overlinez = 1/z to uniquely determine the value of the parameter k, then compute geometric distances. ### Step 1: Solve for k Cross-multiply the given expression: 2 + k^2z = kz(k + overlinez) = k^2z + kzoverlinez Since zoverlinez = |z|^2 = 1: 2 + k^2z = k^2z + k(1) implies k = 2 ### Step 2: Locate Point and Circle Parameters Substitute k=2 into the target point expression P = k + ik^2: P = 2 + 4i equiv (2,4) The circle equation is |z - (1 + 2i)| = 1, which represents a circle centered at C = (1, 2) with radius r = 1. ### Step 3: Compute Geometric Distances Find the Euclidean distance between P(2,4) and center C(1,2): PC = sqrt(2-1)^2 + (4-2)^2 = sqrt1 + 4 = sqrt5 The maximum distance from the point to the circle boundary is: d_max = PC + r = sqrt5 + 1 ### Pattern Recognition Notice how k^2z cancels perfectly on both sides during expansion due to the unique property of uni-modular complex numbers (zoverlinez=1), rendering the calculation of k trivial. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations
Q 2025 Theory of Equations
Let P_n = alpha^n + beta^n, n in mathbbN. If P_10 = 123, P_9 = 76, P_8 = 47 and P_1 = 1, then the quadratic equation having roots frac1alpha and frac1beta is:
  • A. x^2 - x + 1 = 0
  • B. x^2 + x - 1 = 0
  • C. x^2 - x - 1 = 0
  • D. x^2 + x + 1 = 0

Solution

### Related Formula Newton's Sums for the roots of a quadratic equation ax^2 + bx + c = 0: a P_n + b P_n-1 + c P_n-2 = 0 ### Core Logic Observe the recurrence relation from the given numerical values of P_n to construct the base quadratic equation satisfied by alpha and beta, then invert the roots. ### Step 1: Identify the Linear Recurrence Relation Compare the provided sequence values: P_8 + P_9 = 47 + 76 = 123 = P_10 This fits the general sequence relation: P_n = P_n-1 + P_n-2 implies P_n - P_n-1 - P_n-2 = 0 ### Step 2: Construct the Base Quadratic Equation The characteristic equation corresponding to this recurrence relation is: x^2 - x - 1 = 0 Thus, alpha and \(\beta\) are roots of x^2 - x - 1 = 0, giving sum alpha+beta = 1 and product alphabeta = -1 (which matches P_1 = alpha+beta = 1). ### Step 3: Construct Equation with Reciprocal Roots To find the equation with roots frac1alpha and frac1beta, apply the transformations: textSum of new roots = frac1alpha + frac1beta = fracalpha + betaalphabeta = frac1-1 = -1 textProduct of new roots = frac1alphabeta = frac1-1 = -1 The new quadratic equation is: x^2 - (textSum)x + (textProduct) = 0 implies x^2 - (-1)x + (-1) = 0 implies x^2 + x - 1 = 0 ### Pattern Recognition The recurrence pattern P_n = P_n-1 + P_n-2 is the Fibonacci sequence recurrence line. Its roots generate the Golden Ratio layout from x^2-x-1=0. Inverting roots swaps the coefficients of x^2 and the constant term, yielding x^2+x-1=0 instantly. ### Evaluation Rubric / Model Answer null ### Chapter Mix Class 11 Mathematics: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Class 11 Mathematics: Sequences and Series

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