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Algebra Difficulty 3.0 Junior Find the answer

Find the value of the complex number zz where z=i+i2+i3+i4+...+i12z=i+i^{2}+i^{3}+i^{4}+...+i^{12}.

A number or a short expression. Spacing and $ signs are ignored.

Solution

Analysis
This problem tests our understanding of the arithmetic rules for complex numbers, making it a fundamental question.

Step-by-Step Solution
Recall the sum of a geometric series formula:
Sn=a1(1rn)1r S_n = \frac{a_1(1-r^n)}{1-r}
where a1a_1 is the first term, rr is the common ratio, and nn is the number of terms.

In the given problem, a1=ia_1=i, r=ir=i, and n=12n=12.

Applying the formula, we have:
\begin{align*} z &= \frac{i(1-i^{12})}{1-i} \\ &= \frac{i(1-(i^4)^3)}{1-i} \\ &= \frac{i(1-1)}{1-i} \quad \text{(since i^4 = 1)} \\ &= \frac{i(0)}{1-i} \\ &= 0 \end{align*}

Therefore, the answer is 0\boxed{0}.

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