Maths · Algebra of complex numbers

What is the value of ^{5}+(1-i)^{5} \) where

What is the value of \( (1+i)^{5}+(1-i)^{5} \) where \( i=\sqrt{-1} ? \)

  • A. -8
  • B. 8
  • C. \( 8 i \)
  • D. \( -8 i \)

Step-by-step solution

Compute (1+i)^2 = 2i, then (1+i)^4 = (2i)^2 = -4, so (1+i)^5 = (1+i)^4 * (1+i) = -4(1+i) = -4 - 4i. Its conjugate (1-i)^5 = -4 + 4i. Sum = -8.
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