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JEE MAINS : Quadratic Equations & Complex Numbers

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Complex Numbers
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Quadratic Equations
No. of Questions in JAN

Chapter 2023
(12 papers)
Quadratic Equations 12
Complex Numbers 11
JEE MAIN 2022 24th JUNE Shift - 2
Q.
DIY
A
D
Quadratic Equations
RELATION BETWEEN ROOTS COEFFICIENT
p + iq, p - iq
For Cubic Equation For Biquadratic Equation

IMPORTANT RESULTS
Sign Of Quadratic Expression
● ax2 + bx + c ≥ 0 ∀ x if a > 0 and D ≤ 0.
● ax2 + bx + c ≤ 0 ∀ x if a < 0 and D ≤ 0.

JEE Main 2021 25th Feb - I
Q. Find integral value of k for which

x2 - 2(3k - 1) x + 8k2 - 7 > 0 ∀ ∈ R.
Solution:
LOCATION OF
ROOTS
1. Both the roots are greater than x0:
CENGAGE
Q. Let x2 - (m - 3)x + m = 0, be a
f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
quadratic equation. Find the values of m
for which both the roots are greater
Conditions
than 2.
b2 - 4ac ≥ 0;
a . f(x0) > 0
( ) > x 0.
2. Both the roots are less than x0: CENGAGE
2
Q. Let x2 - (m - 3)x + m = 0, be a
f(x) = ax + bx + c
quadratic equation. Find the values of
Conditions m for which both the roots are smaller
than 2.
b2 - 4ac ≥ 0;
a . f(x0) > 0
( ) < x 0.
3. One root less than and other greater than x0: NTA PAPER 31
Q. If the quadratic equation
x2 + (k + 2)x - (k+3) = 0, has one
root less than and other greater than
2, then find interval of k.
Condition
a . f(x0) < 0
CENGAGE
4. Both root between x1 and x2:
Q. Let x2 - (m - 3)x + m = 0, be a
quadratic equation. Find the values of m
for which both the roots lie in the
interval (1, 2).
JEE Main Sep 3rd - II 2020
5. Exactly one root between x1 and x2:
Q. The set of all real value of λ for which
f(x) = ax2 + bx + c
the quadratic ( λ2 + 1)x2 - 4 λx + 2 = 0
have exactly one root in the interval (0,1)
is:
A (-3,-1)
B (0,2)
Conditions
C (1,3]
f(x1).f(x2) < 0.
D (2,4]
Solution:
CENGAGE
6. Both roots outside x1 and x2:
Q. Let x2 - (m - 3)x + m = 0, be a
f(x) = ax2 + bx + c quadratic equation. Find the values of m
for which one root is greater than 2 and
other root is smaller than 1.
Conditions
a . f(x1) < 0.
a . f(x2) < 0.
Q. If 𝛂, 𝜷 are the roots of equation 2x2 - 3x - 6 = 0,

find the equation whose roots are 𝛂 + 1 and
𝜷 + 1.
Given 𝛂, 𝜷 are the roots of equation 2x2 - 3x - 6 = 0.

To find the equation whose roots are 𝛂 + 1 and 𝜷 + 1.
Let x =𝛂 + 1⇒ 𝛂 = x - 1
In the given equation, replace x by (x - 1).
2(x-1)2 - 3(x-1) - 6 = 0
EASY
30 January - Shift 2-2023
Q. If the value of real number a>0 for which
x2-5ax+1=0 and x2-ax-5=0 have a common real
roots is then β is equal to _______

Solution
Q. The number of real solutions of the equation
, is
A 4
B 0
C 3
D 2
Solution
But minimum value of x + 1/x is 2.

Hence, x + 1/x = 1, -⅓ gives no real solution.
Q. The number of real solutions of the equation
, is
A 4
B 0
C 3
D 2
Q. Let a∊R and let α,β be the roots of the equation
x2+60¼ x+a=0. If α4+β4=-30, then the product of
all possible values of a is _____
Solution
β
MEDIUM
Q. The number of real roots of the equation
, is:
A 0
B 1
C 3
D 2
Solution
Q. The number of real roots of the equation
, is:
A 0
B 1
C 3
D 2
Q. Let α be a root of the equation
(a-c)x2+(b-a)x+(c-b)=0 where a,b,c are distinct
real numbers such that the matrix is
singular. Then the value of
is
A 6
B 3
C 9
D 12
Solution
Q. Let α be a root of the equation
(a-c)x2+(b-a)x+(c-b)=0 where a,b,c are distinct
real numbers such that the matrix is
singular. Then the value of
is
A 6
B 3
C 9
D 12
Q. Let λ≠0 be a real number. Let α, β be the roots of

the equation 14x2-31x+3λ=0 and α, γ be the root of
the equation 35x2-53x+4λ=0. Then are
the roots of the equation:
A 7x2+245x-250=0
B 7x2-245x+250=0
C 49x2-245x+250=0
D 49x2+245x+250=0
Q. Let λ≠0 be a real number. Let α, β be the roots of

the equation 14x2-31x+3λ=0 and α, γ be the root of
Solution
Q. Let λ≠2 be a real number. Let α,β be the roots of the

equation 14x2-31x+3λ=0 and α,γ be the root of
A 7x2+245x-250=0
B 7x2-245x+250=0
C 49x2-245x+250=0
D 49x2+245x+250=0
HARD
Q. Let λ∊R and let the equation E be
|x|2- 2|x|+|λ-3|=0. Then the largest element in the
set S = {x+λ: x is an integer solution of E} is _____
Solution
+1=1
Q. The equation e4x+8e3x+13e2x-8ex+1=0, x∊R has:
A two solutions and both are negative
B no solution
C four solutions two of which are negative
two solutions and only one of them is

D
negative

Solution
A two solutions and both are negative
B no solution
C four solutions two of which are negative
two solutions and only one of them is

D
negative
Q. Let
.Then the maximum value of β for which the
equation has real

roots, is _____
Solution
Complex Numbers
Complex Number
Real Purely Imaginary Imaginary

If b = 0 & Z = a If a = 0 & Z = bi Z = a + ib
If a, b are positive real numbers, then

And ensure there is no i in the denominator.

Closure property
Closed under addition:
Commutative property
Associative property
Additive identity of a complex number
Additive inverse of a complex number

Difference of real parts
Commutative property
Properties of Multiplication of Complex Numbers
Closure Property
Commutative Property
Associative Property
Distributive Property
Multiplicative Identity
Equality of Complex Numbers
JEE Main 11th Jan-1 2019
a+bi = c+di
if and only if a = c, and b = d. Q. Let , where x
and y are real numbers then y - x equals :
A 91
B -85
C 85
D -91
Solution:
Q. Let , where x
and y are real numbers then y - x equals :
A 91
B -85
C 85
D -91
Representation of Complex Numbers
Imaginary axis
y P (x,y) Z = x + iy
Real axis
O x
Here P(x, y), a point P in argand plane representing

complex number Z = x + iy
Conjugate of a Complex Number

The conjugate of a complex number is denoted by Z
If Z = a + ib then Z = a - ib
JEE Main 10th April-I 2019
Q. If a > 0 and has magnitude

then is equal to :
D
Solution:
Solution:
JEE Main 10th April-I 2019
Q. If a > 0 and has magnitude

then is equal to :
D
➢ |z| = 0 ⇒ z = 0
➢ z.z̄ = |z|2
Q. Let z be a complex number such that

, then value of |z + 3i| is
D
Solution:

, then value of |z + 3i| is
D
Argument of a Complex Number
If Point P(x,y) represents complex number Z, then the angle that line
OP makes with real axis taken in anticlockwise direction is known as
argument or amplitude of Z denoted by arg Z = θ
From diagram we can write Imaginary axis
∙ P ( x, y )
y
Argument lies between 0 to 2π ∙ Real axis
O 𝛉x
Principal Argument
Principal argument of a complex number lies in the range of (-π,π]
Note : Argument and Principal argument are

same if Z lies in I or II quadrant.
Properties of Argument
Solution:
Polar form of Complex Number
(x,y)
r y
θ
(0,0) O x
|z| Here, r cosθ is real part

and r sinθ is Imaginary
part
Polar and Euler Form of Complex Numbers
Euler form of a Complex Number
R eiθ is a complex number with

modulus = r and argument = θ
Polar and Euler Form of Complex Numbers
Demoivre’s Theorem Example

Cube Roots of Unity
● z2 + z + 1 = 0 → roots w, w2
● z2 - z + 1 = 0 → roots -w, -w2
ω ω2 (??)
Properties of ω
● If 1, w, w2 are plotted on argand plane, we
get equilateral triangle whose side is √3.
(6)
We can reduce powers of ω by dividing by 3
JEE Main 8th April-II 2019
Q. If , then
(1 + iz + z5 + iz8)9 is equal to :
A 0
B 1
C (-1 + 2i)9
D -1
Solution:
JEE Main 8th April-II 2019
Q. If , then
(1 + iz + z5 + iz8)9 is equal to :
A 0
B 1
C (-1 + 2i)9
D -1
LOCUS in COMPLEX PLANE Shortcut
LOCUS in COMPLEX PLANE Shortcut
LINK
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Solution:
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A B
C D
JEE Main 7th Jan I 2020
Q. If z = x + iy and real part then
locus of z is
A Straight line whose slope is
B Circle whose diameter is
C Straight line whose slope is
D Circle whose centre is

Solution:
JEE Main 7th Jan I 2020
Q. If z = x + iy and real part then
locus of z is
A Straight line whose slope is
B Circle whose diameter is
C Straight line whose slope is
D Circle whose centre is

ROTATION OF A COMPLEX NUMBER
Q. Let the complex numbers Z1, Z2 and Z3 are the vertices A, B and C
respectively of an isosceles right-angled triangle ABC with right angle at
C, then the value of is equal to NTA Paper 46
A 2
B 1
C -2
D -1
Q. Let the complex numbers Z1, Z2 and Z3 are the vertices A, B and C
respectively of an isosceles right-angled triangle ABC with right
angle at C, then the value of is equal to
2 NTA Paper 46
A
B 1
C -2
D -1
Square root of Complex Numbers
Link:
nth Root of Unity
Important Result
● If z1, z2, z3 are the vertices of an equilateral triangle then
z12 + z 22 + z 32 = z 1z2 + z 2z3 + z 3z1
● If z0 is the circumcentre of the triangle then 3z0=z12 + z22 + z32 .

EASY
Q. Let z1=2+3i and Z2=3+4i. The set
represents a
straight line with sum of its intercepts on the
A
coordinate axes equals 14
B hyperbola with the length of the transverse axis 7
straight line with the sum of its intercepts on the
C
coordinate axes equals -18
D hyperbola with eccentricity 2
represents a
Solution
Hence, it represents a straight line with sum of its

intercepts on the coordinate axes equals 14
represents a
straight line with sum of its intercepts on the

A
coordinate axes equals 14
B hyperbola with the length of the transverse axis 7
straight line with the sum of its intercepts on the
C
coordinate axes equals -18
D hyperbola with eccentricity 2
Q. For two non-zero complex number z1 and z2, if
Re(z1z2)=0 and Re(z1+z2)=0, then which of the
following are possible ?
(A) Im(z1)>0 and Im(z2)>0
(B) Im(z1)<0 and Im(z2)>0
(C) Im(z1)>0 and Im(z2)<0
(D) Im(z1)<0 and Im(z2)<0
Choose the correct answer from the options given
below :
A B and D
B B and C
C A and B
D A and C
below :
Solution
below :
A B and D
B B and C
C A and B
D A and C
Q. The complex number is equal to:
D
Solution
Q. The complex number is equal to:
D
MEDIUM
Q. Let p,q∊R and .

Then p+q+q2 and p-q+q2 are roots of the equation.
A x2+4x-1=0
B x2-4x+1=0
C x2+4x+1=0
D x2-4x-1=0
Solution
Q. Let p,q∊R and .

Then p+q+q2 and p-q+q2 are roots of the equation.
A x2+4x-1=0
B x2-4x+1=0
C x2+4x+1=0
D x2-4x-1=0
24 January - Shift 2-2023, 2nd Sep I 2020
Q. The value of
D
Solution
24 January - Shift 2-2023, 2nd Sep I 2020
Q. The value of
D
Then z lies on the circle of radius 2 and centre
A (2,0)
B (0,0)
C (0,2)
D (0,-2)
Solution
Then z lies on the circle of radius 2 and centre
A (2,0)
B (0,0)
C (0,2)
D (0,-2)
01 February - Shift 1-2023
Q. If the center and radius of the circle are
respectively (α, β)and γ, then 3(α+β+γ) is equal to
A 11
B 9
C 10
D 12
Solution
⇒
⇒
3(α+β+γ) =
Q. If the center and radius of the circle are
respectively (α,β)and γ, then 3(α+β+γ) is equal to
A 11
B 9
C 10
D 12
HARD
Q. For all z ∊C on the curve C1: |z|=4, let the locus of

the point z+1/z be the curve C2. Then
A The curves C1 and C2 intersect at 4 points
B The curves C1 lies inside C2
C The curves C1 and C2 intersect at 2 points
D The curves C2 lies inside C1

Solution
Q. For all z ∊C on the curve C1: |z|=4, let the locus of

the point z+1/z be the curve C2. Then
A The curves C1 and C2 intersect at 4 points
B The curves C1 lies inside C2
C The curves C1 and C2 intersect at 2 points
D The curves C2 lies inside C1

Q. Let z=1+i and .

Then 12/π arg(z1) is equal to______
Solution
Q. Let and
. Then
is equal to_______.
Solution
Q. Let a, b be two real numbers such that ab<0. If the

complex number is of unit modulus and a+ib lies
on the circle |z-1|=|2z|, then a possible
value of , where [t] is greatest integer function, is:
A -½
B -1
C 0
D ½
Solution
Q. Let a, b be two real numbers such that ab<0. If

the complex number is of unit modulus and
a+ib lies on the circle |z-1|=|2z|, then a possible
value of , where t] is greatest integer, is:
A -½
B -1
C 0
D ½
JEE MAIN 2022 24th JUNE Shift - 2
Q.
DIY
A
D
Solution:

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JEE MAINS : Quadratic Equations & Complex Numbers

JEE MAINS : Quadratic Equations & Complex Numbers

12th Mar Sun Quadratic Equations &

14th Mar Tues Mathematical reasoning &

16th Mar Thurs Permutations Combinations &

23rd Mar Thurs Trigonometry

Sequences & Series

Matrices & Determinants

> DPPs shared : Sets Relations Functions

Differential Eqns and Area

WE DO NOT SELL ANY COURSES

No. of Questions in JAN

For Cubic Equation For Biquadratic Equation

● ax2 + bx + c ≥ 0 ∀ x if a > 0 and D ≤ 0.

● ax2 + bx + c ≤ 0 ∀ x if a < 0 and D ≤ 0.

Q. Find integral value of k for which

Q. If 𝛂, 𝜷 are the roots of equation 2x2 - 3x - 6 = 0,

Given 𝛂, 𝜷 are the roots of equation 2x2 - 3x - 6 = 0.

roots is then β is equal to _______

But minimum value of x + 1/x is 2.

Q. Let λ≠0 be a real number. Let α, β be the roots of

Q. Let λ≠0 be a real number. Let α, β be the roots of

Q. Let λ≠2 be a real number. Let α,β be the roots of the

Q. The equation e4x+8e3x+13e2x-8ex+1=0, x∊R has:

A two solutions and both are negative

C four solutions two of which are negative

two solutions and only one of them is

Q. The equation e4x+8e3x+13e2x-8ex+1=0, x∊R has:

Q. The equation e4x+8e3x+13e2x-8ex+1=0, x∊R has:

A two solutions and both are negative

C four solutions two of which are negative

two solutions and only one of them is

equation has real

Real Purely Imaginary Imaginary

If a, b are positive real numbers, then

And ensure there is no i in the denominator.

Closed under addition:

Additive identity of a complex number

Additive inverse of a complex number

Difference of real parts

Representation of Complex Numbers

Here P(x, y), a point P in argand plane representing

Conjugate of a Complex Number

Q. If a > 0 and has magnitude

Q. If a > 0 and has magnitude

Q. Let z be a complex number such that

Q. Let z be a complex number such that

Argument of a Complex Number

From diagram we can write Imaginary axis

Note : Argument and Principal argument are

Polar form of Complex Number

|z| Here, r cosθ is real part

Polar and Euler Form of Complex Numbers

Euler form of a Complex Number

R eiθ is a complex number with

Polar and Euler Form of Complex Numbers

Demoivre’s Theorem Example

A Straight line whose slope is

B Circle whose diameter is

C Straight line whose slope is

D Circle whose centre is

A Straight line whose slope is