A polynomial equation is given as z 5 - 1 = 0. a. Show that I is

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A polynomial equation is given as z5 - 1 = 0.

a. Show that I is one root, then factorise your polynomial into the form (z - 1)f(z) = 0, where f(z) is to be stated.

b. Using the four complex solutions, show that cos 2π/5 + cos 4π/5 = -1/2.

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