One or more options correct
Let , and define and . Which of the following statements is (are) correct?
- A.
- B. is a root of the equation
- C.
- D.
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Answer: A, B, D
Since , the six non-trivial powers add to , so (A true). Expanding gives nine terms ; exactly three of them have and contribute each, while the other six are the six distinct non-trivial powers, summing to . So . Hence are roots of (B true), giving . Then , so (C false). Because , is the root with positive imaginary part, (D true). A numerical evaluation confirms all of this. Answer: A, B, D.
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