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algebra intermediate

Problem

Let be a complex number satisfying . Given that is an integer, find
Solution
We can write the given equation as Then so

Let where and are real numbers. Expanding, we get Setting the real and imaginary parts equal, we get and Hence, so Then so This factors as Since is real, which leads to Thus, Then or Only has an integer magnitude.
Final answer
3 + 4i