1980 AHSME Problems/Problem 17

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Problem

Given that $i^2=-1$, for how many integers $n$ is $(n+i)^4$ an integer?

$\text{(A)} \ \text{none} \qquad \text{(B)} \ 1 \qquad \text{(C)} \ 2 \qquad \text{(D)} \ 3 \qquad \text{(E)} \ 4$


Solution

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See also

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Preceded by
Problem 16
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Problem 18
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