JEE Main 2023MathematicsComplex NumberMediumMCQ

JEE Main 2023Complex Number Question with Solution

JEE Main 2023 (08 Apr Shift 1)

Question

If for z=α+iβ, z+2=z+4(1+i), then α+β and αβ are the roots of the equation 

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Show full solutionCorrect option: B
Correct answer
Bx2+7x+12=0

Step-by-step explanation

Given,

z=α+iβ & z+2=z+41+i

Now putting the value of z=α+iβ in z+2=z+41+i we get,

z+2=z+41+i

α+22+β2=α+4+iβ+4

Now on comparing real and imaginary part, we get

(α+2)2+β2=α+4...(i) and  β+4=0β=-4  ...(ii)

Now solving,

(α+2)2+16=α+4

α2+4α+20=α2+8α+16

α=1

So, α+β=-3, αβ=-4

We know that quadratic equation is given by,

x2-sum of rootsx+product of roots=0

So, equation with roots -3 and -4 will be,

x2+7x+12=0

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