Question

If ω is the complex cube root of unity, show that
(i) (2 – ω)(2 – ω²) = 7

Answer 1

ω is the complex cube root of unity.
ω³ = 1 and 1 + ω + ω² = 0
Also, 1 + ω² = -ω, 1 + ω = -ω² and ω + ω² = -1
L.H.S. = (2 – ω)(2 – ω²)
= 4 – 2ω² – 2ω + ω³
= 4 – 2(ω² + ω) + 1
= 4 – 2(-1) + 1
= 4 + 2 + 1
= 7
= R.H.S.