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4. If (ω ≠ 1) be a cube root of unity and (1 + ω)7 = l + mω, then

(A) l = 0, m = 1

(B) l = 1, m = 1

(C) l = 1, m = 0

(D) l = –1, m = 1

please solve it

Profile image of pranay -askiitians expert
15 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer15 Years ago

Dear student,

1+w=-w^2

Therefore LHS=-w^14=-w^2=1+w=l+mw

Therefore

l=1

m=1

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Profile image of vikas askiitian expert
ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer15 Years ago

1+w+w2 =0          &    w3=1

(1+w)7 =  l + mw

  (-w2)7 = l + mw

  (-1)7 (w14) = l + mw

   (-1)(w3)4 w2 = l + mw

    -w2 = l + mw

   1 + w = l + mw

    l=1 ,m=1

hence B is correct

 

Profile image of pranay -askiitians expert
15 Years ago

thankx