COMEDK2025MathematicsComplex NumberActual
The value of (- -1 )^ 4 n-3 , where n N , set of natural numbers is
Options
- A1
- B-1
- C-i
- Di
Correct answer
C. -i
Step-by-step solution
Given the expression (- -1 )^ 4n-3 , where n N . Since -1 = i , the expression becomes (-i)^ 4n-3 . This can be written as (-1)^ 4n-3 i^ 4n-3 . Since 4n-3 is an odd number for any n N , (-1)^ 4n-3 = -1 . Now, i^ 4n-3 = i^ 4n i⁻³ = (i^4)^n 1 i^3 . Since i^4 = 1 and i^3 = -i , we have i^ 4n-3 = 1^n 1 -i = 1 -i = i -i^2 = i 1 = i . Therefore, (-i)^ 4n-3 = -1 i = -i . Answer: -i