Question
If α and β are the complex cube roots of unity, show that

1.$\alpha^2+\beta^2+\alpha \beta=0$

(ii) $\alpha^4+\beta^4+\alpha^{-1} \beta^{-1}=0$

2.If x = a + b, y = αa + βb and z = aβ + bα, where α and β are complex cube roots of unity,

show that $x y z=a^3+b^3$.

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