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The origin and the roots of the equation z2+pz+q=0 form an equilateral triangle if -
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Solution:
z2+pz+q=0 z1+z2=−p,z1z2=q
If z1,z2,z3 are the vertices of an equilateral triangle then z12+z22+z32=z1z2+z2z3+z3z1
If z3 is origin then z12+z22=z1z2 ⇒(z1+z2)2=3z1z2⇒p2=3q