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Let Ph,k be a point on an argand plane equidistant from the roots of the equation z+14=16z4, then the value of h is equal to
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Options:
  • A 0
  • B 23
  • C 13
  • D 12
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 13

z+1z4=16

z+1z=2 or -2 or 2i or -2i
Hence, the roots are 1, -13, -15-25i and -15+25i

i.e. the roots are equidistant from the centre of the circle as shown in the figure.

13,0 is the centre of the circle.

Hence, h=13

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