JEE Advanced
Mathematics
Quadratic Equation
2026
JEE Advanced 2026 (Paper 1)
JEE Advanced Mathematics Question (2026) — Solution
Question
Match each entry in List-I to the correct entry in List-II and choose the correct option. List-I List-II (P) If and are the distinct roots of the equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0, then the quadratic equation with roots 1 ( +1)^ 2026 and 1 ( +1)^ 2026 is (1) x^2 + x + 1 = 0 (Q) If and are the distinct roots of the equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0, then the quadratic equation with roots 1 ( +1)^ 2027 and 1 ( +1)^ 2027 is (2) x^2 - x + 1 = 0 (R) If and are the distinct roots of the equation x^2 - x + 1 = 0, then the value of 1 ( -1)^ 2026 + 1 ( -1)^ 2026 is (3) x^2 + x - 1 = 0 (S) If p and r are the distinct roots of the equation x^2 + x - 1 = 0, then the value of 1 (p+1)^3 + 1 (r+1)^3 is (4) -1 (5) -4
Options
- A. (P) (1), (Q) (2), (R) (5), (S) (4)
- B. (P) (3), (Q) (1), (R) (4), (S) (5)
- C. (P) (1), (Q) (2), (R) (4), (S) (5)
- D. (P) (2), (Q) (3), (R) (5), (S) (4)
Answer
C. (P) (1), (Q) (2), (R) (4), (S) (5)
Step-by-step solution
For (P): Since and are roots of x^2 + x + 1 = 0, we have ^2 + + 1 = 0 + 1 = - ^2 and ^3 = 1. 1 ( +1)^ 2026 = 1 (- ^2)^ 2026 = 1 ^ 4052 Since 4052 = 3 1350 + 2, ^ 4052 = ( ^3)^ 1350 ^2 = ^2. Thus, 1 ^2 = ^3 ^2 = . Similarly, 1 ( +1)^ 2026 = . The quadratic equation with roots and is the original equation x^2 + x + 1 = 0. So, (P) (1). For (Q): 1 ( +1)^ 2027 = 1 (- ^2)^ 2027 = - 1 ^ 4054 Since 4054 = 3 1351 + 1, ^ 4054 = . Thus, - 1 = - . Similarly, the other root is - . Sum of roots = - - = -( + ) = -(-1) = 1. Product of roots = (- )(- ) = = 1. The quadratic equation is x^2 - x + 1 = 0. So, (Q) (2). For (R): Since and are roots of x^2 - x + 1 = 0, we have ^2 - + 1 = 0 - 1 = ^2 and ^3 = -1. 1 ( -1)^ 2026 = 1 ( ^2)^ 2026 = 1 ^ 4052 ^ 4052 = ( ^3)^ 1350 ^2 = (-1)^ 1350 ^2 = ^2. Thus, 1 ^2 = ^3 = - . Similarly, the second term is - . The sum is - - = -( + ) = -(1) = -1. So, (R) (4). For (S): Since p and r are roots of x^2 + x - 1 = 0, we have x^2 + x = 1 x(x+1) = 1 x+1 = 1 x . 1 (p+1)^3 + 1 (r+1)^3 = p^3 + r^3 We know p+r = -1 and pr = -1. p^3 + r^3 = (p+r)^3 - 3pr(p+r) = (-1)^3 - 3(-1)(-1) = -1 - 3 = -4. So, (S) (5). Answer: (P) (1), (Q) (2), (R) (4), (S) (5)
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