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Algebra of complex numbers
Question

Suppose A is a complex number and nN, such that An=(A+1)n=1, then the least value of n is

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Solution

Let A = x + iy. Given,
|A|=1x2+y2=1 and |A+1|=1(x+1)2+y2=1
 x=12 and y=±32 A=ω or ω2 (ω)n=(1+ω)n=ω2n
Therefore, n must be even and is divisible by 3.
 

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