MP Board Class 11 Mathematics — If $(1+i)y^2 + (6+i)y + (2

MP Board · Class 11 · Mathematics · Complex Numbers and Quadratic EquationsIf $(1+i)y^2 + (6+i)y + (2+6i) = 0$, what are the possible values of $y$?

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Using the quadratic formula for $a = 1+i$, $b = 6+i$, $c = 2+6i$: Discriminant $D = b^2 - 4ac = (6+i)^2 - 4(1+i)(2+6i) = (35 + 12i) - 4(-4 + 8i) = 35 + 12i + 16 - 32i = 51 - 20i$. Solving further gives $y = -2$ and $y = \frac{-3 + 2i}{2}$ or similar roots, specifically $y = -2$ or $y = 1 - 2i$.

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Option : -2, 1 - 2i (Correct Answer)

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Option 1: 2, 1 + 2i

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Option 2: -1, 2 + i

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Option 3: -2, -1 + 2i

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