Exercise 1667Algebra › Equations and radicalsOlympiadAdded 3 Nov 2026
A cyclotomic equation
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Statement
Solve in the equation .
Hint
Write and identify modulus and argument.
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Solution
Modulus. , so .
Argument. , so , .
Solutions. for :
Conclusion. The fifth roots of unity are the vertices of a regular pentagon on the unit circle.