Prove that the polynomial \(x^{2n} - nx^{n + 1} + nx^{n - 1} - 1\) for \(n > 1\) has a triple root of \(x = 1\).
Prove that for \(n> 0\) the polynomial \(nx^{n + 1} - (n + 1) x^n + 1\) is divisible by \((x - 1)^2\).
Let it be known that all the roots of some equation \(x^3 + px^2 + qx + r = 0\) are positive. What additional condition must be satisfied by its coefficients \(p, q\) and \(r\) in order for it to be possible to form a triangle from segments whose lengths are equal to these roots?
Let \(z = x + iy\), \(w = u + iv\). Find a) \(z + w\); b) \(zw\); c) \(z/w\).
Prove the equalities:
a) \(\overline{z+w} = \overline{z} + \overline{w}\); b) \(\overline{zw} = \overline{z} \overline{w}\); c) \(\overline{\frac{z}{w}} = \frac{\overline{z}}{\overline{w}}\); d) \(|\overline{z}| = |z|\); d) \(\overline{\overline{z}} = z\).
Prove the equalities:
a) \(z + \overline {z} = 2 \operatorname{Re} z\);
b) \(z - \overline {z} = 2i \operatorname{Im} z\);
c) \(\overline {z} z = |z|^2\).
It is known that \(\cos \alpha^{\circ} = 1/3\). Is \(\alpha\) a rational number?
Let \(f (x)\) be a polynomial of degree \(n\) with roots \(\alpha_1, \dots , \alpha_n\). We define the polygon \(M\) as the convex hull of the points \(\alpha_1, \dots , \alpha_n\) on the complex plane. Prove that the roots of the derivative of this polynomial lie inside the polygon \(M\).
a) Using geometric considerations, prove that the base and the side of an isosceles triangle with an angle of \(36^{\circ}\) at the vertex are incommensurable.
b) Invent a geometric proof of the irrationality of \(\sqrt{2}\).
Let \(z_1\) and \(z_2\) be fixed points of a complex plane. Give a geometric description of the sets of all points \(z\) that satisfy the conditions:
a) \(\operatorname{arg} \frac{z - z_1}{z - z_2} = 0\);
b) \(\operatorname{arg} \frac{z_1 - z}{z - z_2} = 0\).