Question:

If \(\alpha, \beta, \gamma, \delta\) are the roots of the equation \(x ^4+ x ^3+ x ^2+ x +1=0\), then \(\alpha^{2021}+\beta^{2021}+\gamma^{2021}+\delta^{2021}\) is equal to

Updated On: Mar 20, 2025
  • \(-4\)
  • \(-1\)
  • 1
  • 4
Hide Solution
collegedunia
Verified By Collegedunia

The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

The equation is equal to -1.
Therefore, The correct option is (B): -1

Was this answer helpful?
0
1

Concepts Used:

Quadratic Equations

A polynomial that has two roots or is of degree 2 is called a quadratic equation. The general form of a quadratic equation is y=ax²+bx+c. Here a≠0, b, and c are the real numbers

Consider the following equation ax²+bx+c=0, where a≠0 and a, b, and c are real coefficients.

The solution of a quadratic equation can be found using the formula, x=((-b±√(b²-4ac))/2a)

Two important points to keep in mind are:

  • A polynomial equation has at least one root.
  • A polynomial equation of degree ‘n’ has ‘n’ roots.

Read More: Nature of Roots of Quadratic Equation

There are basically four methods of solving quadratic equations. They are:

  1. Factoring
  2. Completing the square
  3. Using Quadratic Formula
  4. Taking the square root