Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2021

If ${\left( {\sqrt 3 + i} \right)^{100}} = {2^{99}}(p + iq)$, then p and q are roots of the equation :

  1. A ${x^2} - \left( {\sqrt 3 - 1} \right)x - \sqrt 3 = 0$ Correct answer
  2. B ${x^2} + \left( {\sqrt 3 + 1} \right)x + \sqrt 3 = 0$
  3. C ${x^2} + \left( {\sqrt 3 - 1} \right)x - \sqrt 3 = 0$
  4. D ${x^2} - \left( {\sqrt 3 + 1} \right)x + \sqrt 3 = 0$

Solution

${\left( {2{e^{i\pi /6}}} \right)^{100}} = {2^{99}}(p + iq)$<br><br>$${2^{100}}\left( {\cos {{50\pi } \over 3} + i\sin {{50\pi } \over 3}} \right) = {2^{99}}(p + iq)$$<br><br>$p + iq = 2\left( {\cos {{2\pi } \over 3} + i\sin {{2\pi } \over 3}} \right)$<br><br>p = $-$1, q = $\sqrt 3$<br><br>${x^2} - (\sqrt 3 - 1)x - \sqrt 3 = 0$

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Subject: Mathematics · Chapter: Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations · Topic: Complex Numbers and Argand Plane

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