[JEE Main 2010] if alpha beta are the roots of x 2 x 1 0 then alpha
If $\alpha,\beta$ are the roots of $x^2-x+1=0$, then $\alpha^{2009}+\beta^{2009}=$
(a) $-1$
(b) $1$
(c) $2$
(d) $-2$
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Correct answer: (b) $1$
$\alpha,\beta=e^{\pm i\pi/3}$; $\alpha^{2009}+\beta^{2009}=2\cos\frac{2009\pi}3=2\cos\frac{5\pi}3=1$.
JEE Main 2010 · Quadratic Equations and Inequations — verified solution by the Vidaara Team.
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