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Okay, so I need to find $ z^{85} + \frac{1}{z^{85}} $ given that $ z + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $. Hmm, let me think about how to approach this.

First, I remember that expressions like $ z + \frac{1}{z} $ often relate to trigonometric identities or maybe roots of unity. But since the given value is $ \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $, which is the golden ratio, maybe there's a connection there. Alternatively, maybe I can use recurrence relations or some kind of recursive formula to compute higher powers of $ z $.

Let me recall that if $ z + \frac{1}{z} = a $, then $ z^n + \frac{1}{z^n} $ can be expressed in terms of $ a $ and previous terms. For example, there's a recurrence relation where $ z^n + \frac{1}{z^n} = (z + \frac{1}{z})(z^{n-1} + \frac{1}{z^{n-1}}) - (z^{n-2} + \frac{1}{z^{n-2}}) $. Is that right? Let me check with n=2:

If $ z^2 + 1/z^2 = (z + 1/z)^2 - 2 $. Yes, that's correct. So the general formula is $ z^n + 1/z^n = (z + 1/z)(z^{n-1} + 1/z^{n-1}) - (z^{n-2} + 1/z^{n-2}) $. So that seems like a valid recurrence relation.

Therefore, if I can compute $ z^n + 1/z^n $ step by step using this recurrence, I can find the value for n=85. However, computing up to 85 manually would be tedious. Maybe there's a pattern or periodicity? Let me check.

Alternatively, maybe I can express $ z $ in terms of exponentials or trigonometric functions. Let me think. If $ z + 1/z = a $, then multiplying both sides by z gives $ z^2 - a z + 1 = 0 $. Solving this quadratic equation, we get $ z = [a \pm \sqrt{a^2 - 4}]/2 $.

Given that $ a = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $, let me compute $ a^2 - 4 $:

First, $ a = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $, so $ a^2 = \left( \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} \right)^2 = \frac{1 + 2\sqrt{5} + 5}{4} = \frac{6 + 2\sqrt{5}}{4} = \frac{3 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $.

Then $ a^2 - 4 = \frac{3 + \sqrt{5}}{2} - 4 = \frac{3 + \sqrt{5} - 8}{2} = \frac{-5 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $. Hmm, that's negative. So the roots are complex numbers. Therefore, z is a complex number on the unit circle? Because if $ z + 1/z = a $, and if z is on the unit circle, then $ z = e^{i\theta} $, so $ z + 1/z = 2\cos\theta $. Wait, so if $ z + 1/z = 2\cos\theta $, then $ a = 2\cos\theta $. Therefore, $ \cos\theta = a/2 = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $. Let me check if that's possible.

Wait, $ \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $ is approximately $ (1 + 2.236)/4 ≈ 0.809 $, which is less than 1, so yes, that's a valid cosine value. Therefore, θ is an angle such that $ \cos\theta = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $. Therefore, z can be represented as $ e^{i\theta} $, and then $ z^n + 1/z^n = 2\cos(n\theta) $. Therefore, if I can find θ such that $ \cos\theta = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $, then $ z^{85} + 1/z^{85} = 2\cos(85\theta) $.

But how do I find θ? Alternatively, maybe there's a relation between θ and the golden ratio? Let me think. The golden ratio φ is $ \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $, so $ a = φ $. Therefore, $ 2\cos\theta = φ $, so $ \cos\theta = φ/2 = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $.

Alternatively, maybe θ is related to π/5 or something? Let me check. For example, cos(π/5) is $ \frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{4} \times 2 $? Wait, cos(π/5) is known to be $ \frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{4} \times 2 $? Let me recall exact values.

Yes, cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Wait, let me compute cos(π/5):

π/5 radians is 36 degrees. The exact value of cos(36°) is (1 + √5)/4 multiplied by 2? Let me recall:

cos(36°) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Let me compute:

We know that cos(36°) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Let me check numerically. cos(36°) ≈ 0.8090. Let me compute (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 ≈ (2.236 + 1)/4 ≈ 3.236/4 ≈ 0.809. Yes! So cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Wait, no:

Wait, (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 ≈ 0.809, which is exactly cos(π/5). Wait, but π/5 is 36 degrees. Therefore, cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Wait, no:

Wait, let me compute (sqrt(5) + 1)/4:

sqrt(5) ≈ 2.236, so sqrt(5) + 1 ≈ 3.236, divided by 4 ≈ 0.809. Which is exactly cos(π/5). Therefore, cos(π/5) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 multiplied by 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 multiplied by 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, I think I'm confused here. Let me check:

Let me recall that cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Let me compute:

Let me recall that cos(π/5) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Let me compute:

Let me recall that cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Let me compute:

Wait, if cos(π/5) ≈ 0.8090, and (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 ≈ (2.236 + 1)/4 ≈ 3.236/4 ≈ 0.809, so cos(π/5) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? No, that would be 0.809 * 2 ≈ 1.618, which is φ. Wait, so cos(π/5) is equal to φ/2? Because φ is (1 + sqrt(5))/2 ≈ 1.618, so φ/2 ≈ 0.809, which is exactly cos(π/5). Therefore, cos(π/5) = φ/2. Therefore, θ = π/5. Therefore, z is e^{iπ/5} or e^{-iπ/5}?

But wait, z + 1/z = 2cosθ = φ. Therefore, θ is π/5. Therefore, z is e^{iπ/5} or e^{-iπ/5}. Therefore, z^n + 1/z^n = 2cos(nπ/5). Therefore, z^{85} + 1/z^{85} = 2cos(85π/5). Let me compute 85π/5. 85 divided by 5 is 17. Therefore, 85π/5 = 17π. Therefore, cos(17π) = cos(π) because cosine is periodic with period 2π. 17π is 8*2π + π, so cos(17π) = cos(π) = -1. Therefore, 2cos(17π) = 2*(-1) = -2. Therefore, the answer is -2?

Wait, but let me check if θ is π/5. Because if z + 1/z = φ, then θ is π/5? Let me confirm:

If θ = π/5, then 2cosθ = 2*(sqrt(5)+1)/4 * 2? Wait, no. Wait, cos(π/5) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, earlier we saw that cos(π/5) ≈ 0.809, which is equal to φ/2, since φ ≈ 1.618. Therefore, yes, cos(π/5) = φ/2. Therefore, 2cos(π/5) = φ. Therefore, z + 1/z = φ, so θ = π/5. Therefore, z^n + 1/z^n = 2cos(nπ/5). Therefore, for n=85, it's 2cos(85π/5) = 2cos(17π).

But cos(17π) is cos(π + 16π) = cos(π) because cosine is 2π periodic. cos(π) = -1. Therefore, 2*(-1) = -2. Therefore, the answer is -2?

But let me check if there's a mistake here. Because maybe z is not exactly e^{iπ/5}? Because the equation z + 1/z = φ could have solutions other than e^{iπ/5}? Wait, but if z is on the unit circle, then z = e^{iθ}, and z + 1/z = 2cosθ. Therefore, if 2cosθ = φ, then θ = ±π/5 + 2πk. Therefore, z could be e^{iπ/5} or e^{-iπ/5} or other angles differing by multiples of 2π. However, regardless of which root we take, z^n + 1/z^n would be 2cos(nθ). Therefore, if θ is π/5, then z^{85} + 1/z^{85} = 2cos(85π/5) = 2cos(17π) = -2.

But let me check with another approach. Let me try using the recurrence relation. Let me define a_n = z^n + 1/z^n. Then, as per the recurrence, a_n = a_1 * a_{n-1} - a_{n-2}. Given that a_1 = φ. Let me compute a_0. Well, a_0 = z^0 + 1/z^0 = 1 + 1 = 2.

So, let me compute a_0 = 2, a_1 = φ. Then, a_2 = a_1 * a_1 - a_0 = φ^2 - 2. Let me compute φ^2. Since φ = (1 + sqrt(5))/2, φ^2 = [(1 + sqrt(5))/2]^2 = (1 + 2sqrt(5) + 5)/4 = (6 + 2sqrt(5))/4 = (3 + sqrt(5))/2. Therefore, a_2 = (3 + sqrt(5))/2 - 2 = (3 + sqrt(5) - 4)/2 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2 ≈ (-1 + 2.236)/2 ≈ 0.618, which is 1/φ.

Wait, interesting. Let me check if there's a pattern here. Let me compute a few terms:

a_0 = 2

a_1 = φ ≈ 1.618

a_2 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2 ≈ 0.618

a_3 = a_1 * a_2 - a_1? Wait, no, the recurrence is a_n = a_1 * a_{n-1} - a_{n-2}

So for n=2: a_2 = a_1 * a_1 - a_0

For n=3: a_3 = a_1 * a_2 - a_1

Wait, let me compute a_3:

a_3 = a_1 * a_2 - a_1 = φ * [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] - φ. Let me compute that:

First, φ = (1 + sqrt(5))/2. Let me compute φ * [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2]:

Multiply numerator: (1 + sqrt(5))*(-1 + sqrt(5)) = (-1)(1) + (-1)(sqrt(5)) + sqrt(5)(1) + sqrt(5)*sqrt(5) = -1 - sqrt(5) + sqrt(5) + 5 = -1 + 5 = 4. Therefore, φ * [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] = 4 / 2 = 2. Then subtract φ: 2 - φ. Therefore, a_3 = 2 - φ. Since φ ≈ 1.618, 2 - φ ≈ 0.382.

Alternatively, since φ = (1 + sqrt(5))/2, then 2 - φ = 2 - (1 + sqrt(5))/2 = (4 - 1 - sqrt(5))/2 = (3 - sqrt(5))/2 ≈ (3 - 2.236)/2 ≈ 0.764/2 ≈ 0.382. Correct.

Now, let me compute a_4 = a_1 * a_3 - a_2.

So, a_4 = φ * a_3 - a_2 = φ*(2 - φ) - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2]. Let me compute φ*(2 - φ):

φ*(2 - φ) = 2φ - φ^2. We know φ^2 = φ + 1 (since φ satisfies φ^2 = φ + 1). Therefore, 2φ - (φ + 1) = φ - 1. Therefore, a_4 = φ - 1 - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2]. Let me compute φ - 1:

φ - 1 = [(1 + sqrt(5))/2] - 1 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2. Therefore, a_4 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2 - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] = 0? Wait, that can't be. Wait:

Wait, let me re-express:

a_4 = φ*(2 - φ) - a_2 = (φ - 1) - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2]. But φ - 1 is equal to [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] because φ - 1 = (sqrt(5) - 1)/2. Therefore, a_4 = [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] = 0. So a_4 = 0.

Interesting. Let me check with another approach. If θ = π/5, then a_4 = 2cos(4π/5). cos(4π/5) is cos(π - π/5) = -cos(π/5) ≈ -0.809. Therefore, 2cos(4π/5) ≈ -1.618, which is -φ. But according to the recurrence, a_4 = 0? That contradicts. Wait, so there must be a mistake here.

Wait, hold on. If θ = π/5, then a_n = 2cos(nπ/5). Therefore, a_4 = 2cos(4π/5) = 2*(-cos(π/5)) = -2*(φ/2) = -φ ≈ -1.618. But according to the recurrence, I got a_4 = 0. Therefore, there's a contradiction here. Which means my previous assumption that θ = π/5 is wrong? Or did I make a mistake in the recurrence?

Wait, let me check my calculation for a_4 again.

Starting with a_0 = 2, a_1 = φ, a_2 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2, a_3 = 2 - φ.

Then a_4 = a_1 * a_3 - a_2.

So, a_1 * a_3 = φ*(2 - φ).

Earlier, I said φ*(2 - φ) = 2φ - φ^2. Since φ^2 = φ + 1, so 2φ - φ^2 = 2φ - φ - 1 = φ - 1.

Then, φ - 1 is equal to (sqrt(5) - 1)/2 ≈ (2.236 - 1)/2 ≈ 0.618, which is the same as a_2.

Then, a_4 = φ - 1 - a_2. But a_2 is (-1 + sqrt(5))/2 = (sqrt(5) - 1)/2 = φ - 1. Therefore, a_4 = (φ - 1) - (φ - 1) = 0.

But according to the trigonometric approach, a_4 should be -φ. Therefore, there's a contradiction here. Which means that my assumption that θ = π/5 is wrong? Or maybe I messed up the trigonometric approach?

Wait, let me check again. If z + 1/z = φ, then z is e^{iθ} with 2cosθ = φ. Therefore, cosθ = φ/2 ≈ 0.809, which is cos(π/5). Therefore, θ = π/5. Therefore, z^n + 1/z^n = 2cos(nπ/5). Therefore, for n=4, it's 2cos(4π/5) = 2*(-cos(π/5)) = -φ. But according to the recurrence, a_4 = 0. Therefore, there's a contradiction. Therefore, one of the approaches is wrong.

Wait, let me check with actual numbers. Let me compute φ ≈ 1.618. Then, a_1 = φ ≈ 1.618. Then, a_2 = φ^2 - 2 ≈ (2.618) - 2 = 0.618. Then, a_3 = a_1 * a_2 - a_1 ≈ 1.618 * 0.618 - 1.618 ≈ 1 - 1.618 ≈ -0.618. Wait, earlier I thought a_3 was 0.382, but that was wrong. Wait, let me recalculate:

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[Assistant]
<think>
Okay, so I need to find $ z^{85} + \frac{1}{z^{85}} $ given that $ z + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $. Hmm, let me think about how to approach this.

First, I remember that expressions like $ z + \frac{1}{z} $ often relate to trigonometric identities or maybe roots of unity. But since the given value is $ \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $, which is the golden ratio, maybe there's a connection there. Alternatively, maybe I can use recurrence relations or some kind of recursive formula to compute higher powers of $ z $.

Let me recall that if $ z + \frac{1}{z} = a $, then $ z^n + \frac{1}{z^n} $ can be expressed in terms of $ a $ and previous terms. For example, there's a recurrence relation where $ z^n + \frac{1}{z^n} = (z + \frac{1}{z})(z^{n-1} + \frac{1}{z^{n-1}}) - (z^{n-2} + \frac{1}{z^{n-2}}) $. Is that right? Let me check with n=2:

If $ z^2 + 1/z^2 = (z + 1/z)^2 - 2 $. Yes, that's correct. So the general formula is $ z^n + 1/z^n = (z + 1/z)(z^{n-1} + 1/z^{n-1}) - (z^{n-2} + 1/z^{n-2}) $. So that seems like a valid recurrence relation.

Therefore, if I can compute $ z^n + 1/z^n $ step by step using this recurrence, I can find the value for n=85. However, computing up to 85 manually would be tedious. Maybe there's a pattern or periodicity? Let me check.

Alternatively, maybe I can express $ z $ in terms of exponentials or trigonometric functions. Let me think. If $ z + 1/z = a $, then multiplying both sides by z gives $ z^2 - a z + 1 = 0 $. Solving this quadratic equation, we get $ z = [a \pm \sqrt{a^2 - 4}]/2 $.

Given that $ a = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $, let me compute $ a^2 - 4 $:

First, $ a = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $, so $ a^2 = \left( \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} \right)^2 = \frac{1 + 2\sqrt{5} + 5}{4} = \frac{6 + 2\sqrt{5}}{4} = \frac{3 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $.

Then $ a^2 - 4 = \frac{3 + \sqrt{5}}{2} - 4 = \frac{3 + \sqrt{5} - 8}{2} = \frac{-5 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $. Hmm, that's negative. So the roots are complex numbers. Therefore, z is a complex number on the unit circle? Because if $ z + 1/z = a $, and if z is on the unit circle, then $ z = e^{i\theta} $, so $ z + 1/z = 2\cos\theta $. Wait, so if $ z + 1/z = 2\cos\theta $, then $ a = 2\cos\theta $. Therefore, $ \cos\theta = a/2 = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $. Let me check if that's possible.

Wait, $ \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $ is approximately $ (1 + 2.236)/4 ≈ 0.809 $, which is less than 1, so yes, that's a valid cosine value. Therefore, θ is an angle such that $ \cos\theta = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $. Therefore, z can be represented as $ e^{i\theta} $, and then $ z^n + 1/z^n = 2\cos(n\theta) $. Therefore, if I can find θ such that $ \cos\theta = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $, then $ z^{85} + 1/z^{85} = 2\cos(85\theta) $.

But how do I find θ? Alternatively, maybe there's a relation between θ and the golden ratio? Let me think. The golden ratio φ is $ \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2} $, so $ a = φ $. Therefore, $ 2\cos\theta = φ $, so $ \cos\theta = φ/2 = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{4} $.

Alternatively, maybe θ is related to π/5 or something? Let me check. For example, cos(π/5) is $ \frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{4} \times 2 $? Wait, cos(π/5) is known to be $ \frac{\sqrt{5} + 1}{4} \times 2 $? Let me recall exact values.

Yes, cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Wait, let me compute cos(π/5):

π/5 radians is 36 degrees. The exact value of cos(36°) is (1 + √5)/4 multiplied by 2? Let me recall:

cos(36°) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Let me compute:

We know that cos(36°) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Let me check numerically. cos(36°) ≈ 0.8090. Let me compute (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 ≈ (2.236 + 1)/4 ≈ 3.236/4 ≈ 0.809. Yes! So cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Wait, no:

Wait, (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 ≈ 0.809, which is exactly cos(π/5). Wait, but π/5 is 36 degrees. Therefore, cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Wait, no:

Wait, let me compute (sqrt(5) + 1)/4:

sqrt(5) ≈ 2.236, so sqrt(5) + 1 ≈ 3.236, divided by 4 ≈ 0.809. Which is exactly cos(π/5). Therefore, cos(π/5) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 multiplied by 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 multiplied by 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, no, cos(π/5) is equal to (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, I think I'm confused here. Let me check:

Let me recall that cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Let me compute:

Let me recall that cos(π/5) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Let me compute:

Let me recall that cos(π/5) = (1 + √5)/4 * 2? Let me compute:

Wait, if cos(π/5) ≈ 0.8090, and (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 ≈ (2.236 + 1)/4 ≈ 3.236/4 ≈ 0.809, so cos(π/5) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? No, that would be 0.809 * 2 ≈ 1.618, which is φ. Wait, so cos(π/5) is equal to φ/2? Because φ is (1 + sqrt(5))/2 ≈ 1.618, so φ/2 ≈ 0.809, which is exactly cos(π/5). Therefore, cos(π/5) = φ/2. Therefore, θ = π/5. Therefore, z is e^{iπ/5} or e^{-iπ/5}?

But wait, z + 1/z = 2cosθ = φ. Therefore, θ is π/5. Therefore, z is e^{iπ/5} or e^{-iπ/5}. Therefore, z^n + 1/z^n = 2cos(nπ/5). Therefore, z^{85} + 1/z^{85} = 2cos(85π/5). Let me compute 85π/5. 85 divided by 5 is 17. Therefore, 85π/5 = 17π. Therefore, cos(17π) = cos(π) because cosine is periodic with period 2π. 17π is 8*2π + π, so cos(17π) = cos(π) = -1. Therefore, 2cos(17π) = 2*(-1) = -2. Therefore, the answer is -2?

Wait, but let me check if θ is π/5. Because if z + 1/z = φ, then θ is π/5? Let me confirm:

If θ = π/5, then 2cosθ = 2*(sqrt(5)+1)/4 * 2? Wait, no. Wait, cos(π/5) = (sqrt(5) + 1)/4 * 2? Wait, earlier we saw that cos(π/5) ≈ 0.809, which is equal to φ/2, since φ ≈ 1.618. Therefore, yes, cos(π/5) = φ/2. Therefore, 2cos(π/5) = φ. Therefore, z + 1/z = φ, so θ = π/5. Therefore, z^n + 1/z^n = 2cos(nπ/5). Therefore, for n=85, it's 2cos(85π/5) = 2cos(17π).

But cos(17π) is cos(π + 16π) = cos(π) because cosine is 2π periodic. cos(π) = -1. Therefore, 2*(-1) = -2. Therefore, the answer is -2?

But let me check if there's a mistake here. Because maybe z is not exactly e^{iπ/5}? Because the equation z + 1/z = φ could have solutions other than e^{iπ/5}? Wait, but if z is on the unit circle, then z = e^{iθ}, and z + 1/z = 2cosθ. Therefore, if 2cosθ = φ, then θ = ±π/5 + 2πk. Therefore, z could be e^{iπ/5} or e^{-iπ/5} or other angles differing by multiples of 2π. However, regardless of which root we take, z^n + 1/z^n would be 2cos(nθ). Therefore, if θ is π/5, then z^{85} + 1/z^{85} = 2cos(85π/5) = 2cos(17π) = -2.

But let me check with another approach. Let me try using the recurrence relation. Let me define a_n = z^n + 1/z^n. Then, as per the recurrence, a_n = a_1 * a_{n-1} - a_{n-2}. Given that a_1 = φ. Let me compute a_0. Well, a_0 = z^0 + 1/z^0 = 1 + 1 = 2.

So, let me compute a_0 = 2, a_1 = φ. Then, a_2 = a_1 * a_1 - a_0 = φ^2 - 2. Let me compute φ^2. Since φ = (1 + sqrt(5))/2, φ^2 = [(1 + sqrt(5))/2]^2 = (1 + 2sqrt(5) + 5)/4 = (6 + 2sqrt(5))/4 = (3 + sqrt(5))/2. Therefore, a_2 = (3 + sqrt(5))/2 - 2 = (3 + sqrt(5) - 4)/2 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2 ≈ (-1 + 2.236)/2 ≈ 0.618, which is 1/φ.

Wait, interesting. Let me check if there's a pattern here. Let me compute a few terms:

a_0 = 2

a_1 = φ ≈ 1.618

a_2 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2 ≈ 0.618

a_3 = a_1 * a_2 - a_1? Wait, no, the recurrence is a_n = a_1 * a_{n-1} - a_{n-2}

So for n=2: a_2 = a_1 * a_1 - a_0

For n=3: a_3 = a_1 * a_2 - a_1

Wait, let me compute a_3:

a_3 = a_1 * a_2 - a_1 = φ * [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] - φ. Let me compute that:

First, φ = (1 + sqrt(5))/2. Let me compute φ * [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2]:

Multiply numerator: (1 + sqrt(5))*(-1 + sqrt(5)) = (-1)(1) + (-1)(sqrt(5)) + sqrt(5)(1) + sqrt(5)*sqrt(5) = -1 - sqrt(5) + sqrt(5) + 5 = -1 + 5 = 4. Therefore, φ * [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] = 4 / 2 = 2. Then subtract φ: 2 - φ. Therefore, a_3 = 2 - φ. Since φ ≈ 1.618, 2 - φ ≈ 0.382.

Alternatively, since φ = (1 + sqrt(5))/2, then 2 - φ = 2 - (1 + sqrt(5))/2 = (4 - 1 - sqrt(5))/2 = (3 - sqrt(5))/2 ≈ (3 - 2.236)/2 ≈ 0.764/2 ≈ 0.382. Correct.

Now, let me compute a_4 = a_1 * a_3 - a_2.

So, a_4 = φ * a_3 - a_2 = φ*(2 - φ) - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2]. Let me compute φ*(2 - φ):

φ*(2 - φ) = 2φ - φ^2. We know φ^2 = φ + 1 (since φ satisfies φ^2 = φ + 1). Therefore, 2φ - (φ + 1) = φ - 1. Therefore, a_4 = φ - 1 - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2]. Let me compute φ - 1:

φ - 1 = [(1 + sqrt(5))/2] - 1 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2. Therefore, a_4 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2 - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] = 0? Wait, that can't be. Wait:

Wait, let me re-express:

a_4 = φ*(2 - φ) - a_2 = (φ - 1) - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2]. But φ - 1 is equal to [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] because φ - 1 = (sqrt(5) - 1)/2. Therefore, a_4 = [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] - [(-1 + sqrt(5))/2] = 0. So a_4 = 0.

Interesting. Let me check with another approach. If θ = π/5, then a_4 = 2cos(4π/5). cos(4π/5) is cos(π - π/5) = -cos(π/5) ≈ -0.809. Therefore, 2cos(4π/5) ≈ -1.618, which is -φ. But according to the recurrence, a_4 = 0? That contradicts. Wait, so there must be a mistake here.

Wait, hold on. If θ = π/5, then a_n = 2cos(nπ/5). Therefore, a_4 = 2cos(4π/5) = 2*(-cos(π/5)) = -2*(φ/2) = -φ ≈ -1.618. But according to the recurrence, I got a_4 = 0. Therefore, there's a contradiction here. Which means my previous assumption that θ = π/5 is wrong? Or did I make a mistake in the recurrence?

Wait, let me check my calculation for a_4 again.

Starting with a_0 = 2, a_1 = φ, a_2 = (-1 + sqrt(5))/2, a_3 = 2 - φ.

Then a_4 = a_1 * a_3 - a_2.

So, a_1 * a_3 = φ*(2 - φ).

Earlier, I said φ*(2 - φ) = 2φ - φ^2. Since φ^2 = φ + 1, so 2φ - φ^2 = 2φ - φ - 1 = φ - 1.

Then, φ - 1 is equal to (sqrt(5) - 1)/2 ≈ (2.236 - 1)/2 ≈ 0.618, which is the same as a_2.

Then, a_4 = φ - 1 - a_2. But a_2 is (-1 + sqrt(5))/2 = (sqrt(5) - 1)/2 = φ - 1. Therefore, a_4 = (φ - 1) - (φ - 1) = 0.

But according to the trigonometric approach, a_4 should be -φ. Therefore, there's a contradiction here. Which means that my assumption that θ = π/5 is wrong? Or maybe I messed up the trigonometric approach?

Wait, let me check again. If z + 1/z = φ, then z is e^{iθ} with 2cosθ = φ. Therefore, cosθ = φ/2 ≈ 0.809, which is cos(π/5). Therefore, θ = π/5. Therefore, z^n + 1/z^n = 2cos(nπ/5). Therefore, for n=4, it's 2cos(4π/5) = 2*(-cos(π/5)) = -φ. But according to the recurrence, a_4 = 0. Therefore, there's a contradiction. Therefore, one of the approaches is wrong.

Wait, let me check with actual numbers. Let me compute φ ≈ 1.618. Then, a_1 = φ ≈ 1.618. Then, a_2 = φ^2 - 2 ≈ (2.618) - 2 = 0.618. Then, a_3 = a_1 * a_2 - a_1 ≈ 1.618 * 0.618 - 1.618 ≈ 1 - 1.618 ≈ -0.618. Wait, earlier I thought a_3 was 0.382, but that was wrong. Wait, let me recalculate:

Wait, earlier I said a_3 = φ*(2 - φ) - a_2. Wait, but maybe I made a mistake in the calculation. Let me redo the calculation for a_3:

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Solution:
From $z + \frac{1}{z} = \frac{1 + \sqrt{5}}{2},$
\[z + \frac{1}{z} - \frac{1}{2} = \frac{\sqrt{5}}{2}.\]Squaring both sides, we end up with
\[z^2 - z + \frac{9}{4} - \frac{1}{z} + \frac{1}{z^2} = \frac{5}{4}.\]Then
\[z^2 - z + 1 - \frac{1}{z} + \frac{1}{z^2} = 0.\]Hence, $z^4 - z^3 + z^2 - z + 1 = 0.$  Then
\[(z + 1)(z^4 - z^3 + z^2 - z + 1) = 0,\]which expands as $z^5 + 1 = 0.$  This gives us $z^5 = -1.$

Therefore,
\[z^{85} + \frac{1}{z^{85}} = (z^5)^{17} + \frac{1}{(z^5)^{17}} = (-1)^{17} + \frac{1}{(-1)^{17}} = \boxed{-2}.\]