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Alternatively, we could let <math>z = a + bi</math> and solve to get <math>z=\cos 3^\circ + i\sin 3^\circ</math> | Alternatively, we could let <math>z = a + bi</math> and solve to get <math>z=\cos 3^\circ + i\sin 3^\circ</math> | ||
− | Using [[ | + | Using [[De Moivre's Theorem]] we have <math>z^{2000} = \cos 6000^\circ + i\sin 6000^\circ</math>, <math>6000 = 16(360) + 240</math>, so |
<math>z^{2000} = \cos 240^\circ + i\sin 240^\circ</math> | <math>z^{2000} = \cos 240^\circ + i\sin 240^\circ</math> | ||
Revision as of 15:08, 27 January 2008
Problem
Given that is a complex number such that
, find the least integer that is greater than
.
Solution
Note that if z is on the unit circle in the complex plane, then and
We have and
Alternatively, we could let
and solve to get
Using De Moivre's Theorem we have ,
, so
We want
Of course, we cannot have -1 as an answer on the AIME, but they asked for the smallest integer greater than this value, which is 0.
See also
2000 AIME II (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 8 |
Followed by Problem 10 | |
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All AIME Problems and Solutions |