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In the argand plane, the distinct roots of 1+z+z3+z4=0 (z is a complex number) represent vertices of :


A

A square

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An equilateral triangle

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A rhombus

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A rectangle

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Solution

The correct option is B

An equilateral triangle


Explanation for the correct option:

Finding the distinct root of 1 plus z plus z cubed plus z to the power of 4 equals 0

1+z+z3+z4=0(1+z)+z3(1+z)=0(1+z)(1+z3)=0z=1orz3=-1z=1,ω,ω2

From the above values, we know that the roots are the cube root of unity.

So, these roots are the vertices of an equilateral triangle

Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.


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