KCET2009MathematicsQuadratic Equation
If and are the roots of x²+x+1=0 , then ¹⁶+ ¹⁶ is equal to
Options
- A1
- B-1
- C2
- D0
Correct answer
B. -1
Step-by-step solution
Given, equation is x²+x+1=0 aligned & x = -1 3 i 2 & x = , ² & Since, and are the roots of x ²+ x +1=0 & aligned =& and = ² Now, ¹⁶+ ¹⁶ &=( )¹⁶+ ( ² )¹⁶ &= ¹⁶+ ³² &= + ² &=-1 ( ³=1 ) aligned aligned