The sum of all possible values of , for which is purely imaginary, is equal to
- (A)
- (B)✓ Correct
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (B)
Solution
is purely imaginary iff .
Cross-multiplying and simplifying: , giving , so , i.e. within one period, and the full set in is .
Summing all six values gives .
Cross-multiplying and simplifying: , giving , so , i.e. within one period, and the full set in is .
Summing all six values gives .
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