If are the roots of the equation , then
is equal to :
is equal to :
- (A)-4
- (B)-1✓ Correct
- (C)1
- (D)4
Answer: (B)
Solution
The polynomial factors as , so its roots are the fifth roots of unity except 1. These roots satisfy with .
For any such root, .
Thus .
By Vieta's formulas, the sum of the roots is .
For any such root, .
Thus .
By Vieta's formulas, the sum of the roots is .
JEE Main · 2022 · 25 Jul 2022 · Shift 1 · Single correct option