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If `alpha` is complex fifth root of unity and `(1+alpha +alpha^(2)+ alpha^(3))^(2005) = p + qalpha + ralpha^(2) + salpha^(3)` (where p,q,r,s are real), then find the value of `p+ q+r+s`.

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the expression \( (1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3)^{2005} \), where \( \alpha \) is a complex fifth root of unity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Roots of Unity**: - The complex fifth roots of unity are the solutions to the equation \( x^5 = 1 \). These roots are given by \( 1, \alpha, \alpha^2, \alpha^3, \alpha^4 \), where \( \alpha = e^{2\pi i / 5} \). - The sum of all fifth roots of unity is zero: \[ 1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 + \alpha^4 = 0 \] 2. **Rearranging the Sum**: - From the above equation, we can express \( 1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 \) as: \[ 1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3 = -\alpha^4 \] 3. **Substituting into the Expression**: - We substitute this into our original expression: \[ (1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3)^{2005} = (-\alpha^4)^{2005} \] 4. **Simplifying the Power**: - This can be simplified as: \[ (-1)^{2005} \cdot (\alpha^4)^{2005} = -1 \cdot \alpha^{8020} \] 5. **Finding \( \alpha^{8020} \)**: - Since \( \alpha^5 = 1 \), we can reduce the exponent \( 8020 \) modulo \( 5 \): \[ 8020 \mod 5 = 0 \quad \text{(since } 8020 = 5 \times 1604\text{)} \] - Thus, \( \alpha^{8020} = (\alpha^5)^{1604} = 1^{1604} = 1 \). 6. **Final Result**: - Therefore, we have: \[ (1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3)^{2005} = -1 \cdot 1 = -1 \] 7. **Comparing with the Given Form**: - We need to express this as: \[ -1 = P + Q\alpha + R\alpha^2 + S\alpha^3 \] - From this, we can see: - \( P = -1 \) - \( Q = 0 \) - \( R = 0 \) - \( S = 0 \) 8. **Calculating \( P + Q + R + S \)**: - Now, we compute: \[ P + Q + R + S = -1 + 0 + 0 + 0 = -1 \] ### Final Answer: Thus, the value of \( P + Q + R + S \) is \( \boxed{-1} \).

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the expression \( (1 + \alpha + \alpha^2 + \alpha^3)^{2005} \), where \( \alpha \) is a complex fifth root of unity. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Roots of Unity**: - The complex fifth roots of unity are the solutions to the equation \( x^5 = 1 \). These roots are given by \( 1, \alpha, \alpha^2, \alpha^3, \alpha^4 \), where \( \alpha = e^{2\pi i / 5} \). - The sum of all fifth roots of unity is zero: \[ ...
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