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algebra intermediate

Problem

There exists a complex number of the form where and are positive integers, such that for some integer Find
Solution
Cubing the equation we get Hence, We then have Thus, must be a divisor of 74, which means must be 1, 2, 37, or 74. Checking these values, we find that the equation has an integer solution in only when and that integer solution is Therefore,
Final answer
1 + 5i