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If z^2 + 1 = 0, find z^(49) + z^(50) + z^(51) + z^(52).

 Oct 26, 2021
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We have z49+z50+z51+z52=z49(1+z+z2+z3)

 

The term in parentheses factors as 1+z+z2+z3=(z+1)(z2+1)

 

So, if z2+1=0 then z49+z50+z51+z52=0

 Oct 26, 2021

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