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If equation Z-1n=Zn=1 nN has solutions, then n can be
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Options:
  • A 4
  • B 12
  • C 15
  • D 21
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 12


Z-1n=ZnZ-1=Zx=12 …(i)
Zn=1Z=1x2+y2=1 …(ii)
From (i) & (ii),

 14+y2=1y=±32
12+32i  and  12-32i can be the solutions
Which would exist when n is a multiple of 6 arg12+32i=tan-13=π3least value of n is equal to 2ππ3=6

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