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MathematicsComplex NumberPower of iotaMedium2 minPYQ_2019
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Ifαandβbe the roots of the equation x2-2x+2=0,then the least value ofnfor whichαβn=1is

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Solution:

x2-2x+2=0

(x-1)2+1=0

x=1±i , i=-1

Now let the roots α=i+i & β=1-i

αβn=1+i1-in=i1-i1-in

αβn=(i)n

Using given information,

(i)n=1

The minimum value of nN=4 because i4=1.

Stream:JEESubject:MathematicsTopic:Complex NumberSubtopic:Power of iota
2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2019

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