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If $\omega$ is an imaginary cube root of 1, then $(1+\omega-\omega^2)^5 + (1-\omega+\omega^2)^5$ is equal to

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$\omega^3=1$, $1+\omega+\omega^2=0$.
Updated On: Apr 30, 2026
  • $16$
  • $8$
  • $9$
  • $32$
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

The problem is to determine the value of the expression \((1+\omega-\omega^2)^5 + (1-\omega+\omega^2)^5\), where \(\omega\) is an imaginary cube root of unity.

To solve this, we need to recall the properties of the cube roots of unity:

  1. The cube roots of unity are \(1\), \(\omega\), and \(\omega^2\), such that:
    • \(\omega^3 = 1\)
    • \(1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0\)

Let's evaluate each expression:

  1. Consider the expression \(1 + \omega - \omega^2\):
    • We know that \(1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0\), thus \(-\omega^2 = 1 + \omega\).
    • Therefore, \(1 + \omega - \omega^2 = (1 + \omega) + (-\omega^2) = 0\).
  2. Now, consider the expression \(1 - \omega + \omega^2\):
    • Similarly, using the property \(1 + \omega + \omega^2 = 0\), we can express this as:
      • \(-\omega = 1 + \omega^2\), so \(1 - \omega + \omega^2 = (1 + \omega^2) - \omega = 0\).

Both expressions \((1+\omega-\omega^2)\) and \((1-\omega+\omega^2)\) equal 1. Now let's compute:

  • \((1+\omega-\omega^2)^5 = 1^5 = 1\)
  • \((1-\omega+\omega^2)^5 = 1^5 = 1\)

Finally, their sum is:

  • \((1+\omega-\omega^2)^5 + (1-\omega+\omega^2)^5 = 1 + 1 = 2\).

There's clearly a misunderstanding here in description or options. According to computation it should be 2.

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