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If  x+1x=1λ=x4000+1x4000 and μ  be the digit at the unit place of the number 22n+1, where nN and n>1, then the value of  λ + μ  is equal to 
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The correct answer is: 6
∵    x+1x=1x2-x+1=0

x + ω x + ω 2 = 0

x = - ω , - ω 2 , where ω and ω2 are complex cube roots of unity

if x=-ω,  then   λ = - ω 4 0 0 0 + 1 - ω 4 0 0 0 = ω 4 0 0 0 + 1 ω 4 0 0 0

  λ ω + 1 ω = ω 2 + 1 ω = - ω ω = - 1        ω3=1and 1+ω+1ω2=0

and also for  x = - ω 2 λ = - 1

Now, for n>1, 2n=4k, kN

22n=24k=16k=a number with last digit 6

   μ = the digit at the unit place of the number 22n+1 
i.e. μ=6+1=7
Hence, λ+μ=-1+7=6

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