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How many distinct solutions does the equation z5=1z^5 = 1 have?

5

What is the modulus of all nth roots of unity?

1

What is the general formula for the nth roots of unity?

z=e2kπinz = e^{\frac{2k\pi i}{n}}

For nth roots of unity, what values of kk give all distinct solutions?

k=0k = 0 to n−1n-1

What angle separates adjacent nth roots of unity on the unit circle?

2πn\frac{2\pi}{n}

If ω\omega is an nth root of unity, what is 1+ω+ω2+...+ωn−11 + \omega + \omega^2 + ... + \omega^{n-1}?

0

What is e2πi3e^{\frac{2\pi i}{3}} in Cartesian form?

−12+32i-\frac{1}{2} + \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}i

For ω\omega a 4th root of unity, what does ω4\omega^4 equal?

1

To find nth roots of z=reiθz = re^{i\theta}, which formula is used?

r1ne(θ+2kπ)inr^{\frac{1}{n}}e^{\frac{(\theta+2k\pi)i}{n}}

Why does 1+ω+ω2+...+ωn−1=01 + \omega + \omega^2 + ... + \omega^{n-1} = 0 for ωn=1\omega^n = 1?

Sum formula gives 1−ωn1−ω=0\frac{1-\omega^n}{1-\omega}=0

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