JEE 2023 — Mathematics PYQ
JEE | Mathematics | 2023Let α1,α2,…,α7 be the roots of the equation x7+3x5−13x3−15x=0 and ∣α1∣≥∣α2∣≥⋯≥∣α7∣. Then α1α2−α3α4+α5α6 is equal to:
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
9
(Correct Answer) - B.
8
- C.
7
- D.
6
9
Explanation
Solution
1. Factorize the equation:
Let t=x2:
2. Find the roots of the cubic in t:
By inspection, t=3 is a root (27+27−39−15=0).
Dividing (t3+3t2−13t−15) by (t−3):
So, t=3,−1,−5.
3. Find the roots x:
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From t=3, x=±3
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From t=−1, x=±i
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From t=−5, x=±5i
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From the original x factor, x=0
4. Arrange by magnitude (∣αi∣):
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∣±5i∣=5≈2.23
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∣±3∣=3≈1.73
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∣±i∣=1
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∣0∣=0
So: α1,α2=5i,−5i; α3,α4=3,−3; α5,α6=i,−i; α7=0.
5. Calculate the expression:
Final Answer:
Explanation
Solution
1. Factorize the equation:
Let t=x2:
2. Find the roots of the cubic in t:
By inspection, t=3 is a root (27+27−39−15=0).
Dividing (t3+3t2−13t−15) by (t−3):
So, t=3,−1,−5.
3. Find the roots x:
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From t=3, x=±3
-
From t=−1, x=±i
-
From t=−5, x=±5i
-
From the original x factor, x=0
4. Arrange by magnitude (∣αi∣):
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∣±5i∣=5≈2.23
-
∣±3∣=3≈1.73
-
∣±i∣=1
-
∣0∣=0
So: α1,α2=5i,−5i; α3,α4=3,−3; α5,α6=i,−i; α7=0.
5. Calculate the expression:
Final Answer:

