Manipal MET2020MathematicsComplex Number
If 1, and ^2 are the cube roots of unity, then the value of (1- + ^2 ) (1+ - ^2 ) is equal to
Options
- A4
- B0
- C2
- D3
Correct answer
A. 4
Step-by-step solution
aligned (1- & .+ ^2 ) (1+ - ^2 ) & = (1+ ^2- ) (1+ - ^2 ) & =(- - ) (- ^2- ^2 ) ( 1+ + ^2=0 ) & =(-2 ) (-2 ^2 ) aligned =4 ( ^3 )=4 1 ( ^3=1 )=4