JEE Main & Advanced Mathematics Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations Question Bank Geometry of complex numbers

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    If  A, B, C are represented by \[3+4i,\] \[5-2i\], \[-1+16i\], then A, B, C are [RPET 1986]

    A) Collinear

    B) Vertices of equilateral triangle

    C) Vertices of isosceles triangle

    D) Vertices of right angled triangle

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Given that points are \[A(3+4i),B(5-2i)\] and \[C(-1+16i)\] Area of triangle \[=\frac{1}{2}\left| \begin{matrix}    {{x}_{1}} & {{y}_{1}} & 1  \\    {{x}_{2}} & {{y}_{2}} & 1  \\    {{x}_{3}} & {{y}_{3}} & 1  \\ \end{matrix} \right|=\frac{1}{2}\left| \begin{matrix}    3 & 4 & 1  \\    5 & -2 & 1  \\    -1 & 16 & 1  \\ \end{matrix} \right|=0\] Hence points are collinear.


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