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sasquatch

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z3=8i

|z| = 8
Arg(z) = tan-1(8/0)
= pi/2

r3cis3@ = 8cis(pi/2)

r3 = 8
r = 2

3@ = pi/2 + 2kpi
3@ = (pi + 4kpi) / 2
@ = (pi + 4kpi) / 6

When k = 0, @ = pi/6
When k = 1, @ = 5pi/6
When k = -1, @ = -pi/2

hence,
z1 = 2cis(pi/6)
z2 = 2cis(5pi/6)
z3 = 2cis(-pi/2)
 
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I dont really understand what that means..but taking a logical guess...

z1 = 2cis(pi/6)
=2(cos(pi/6) + isin(pi/6))
=2(root3/2 + i/2)
= root3 + i

z2 = 2cis(5pi/6)
=2(cos(5pi/6) + isin(5pi/6))
=2(-root3/2 + i/2)
= - root3 + i

z3 = 2cis(-pi/2)
=2(cos(-pi/2) + isin(-pi/2))
=2(0 - i)
= -2i
 

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sasquatch said:
z3=8i

|z| = 8
Arg(z) = tan-1(8/0)
= pi/2

r3cis3@ = 8cis(pi/2)

r3 = 8
r = 2

3@ = pi/2 + 2kpi
3@ = (pi + 4kpi) / 2
@ = (pi + 4kpi) / 6

When k = 0, @ = pi/6
When k = 1, @ = 5pi/6
When k = -1, @ = -pi/2

hence,
z1 = 2cis(pi/6)
z2 = 2cis(5pi/6)
z3 = 2cis(-pi/2)
Then to express it in x + iy form, just do it with your calculator:
z1 = 2 ( √3/2 + 1/2i )
= √3 + i
z2 = 2 ( -√3/2 + 1/2i )
= -√3 + i
z3 = 2 (0 + (-1)i )
= 0 - 2i
 
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hehe same stuff up as me...did everything to superscript instead of subscript BUT i fixed it...
 

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Yeah i did edit. ANd you dont need to use Microsoft Word, you can use the character map located at Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools. I just cant be bothered...
 

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Yeah i did edit. ANd you dont need to use Microsoft Word, you can use the character map located at Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools. I just cant be bothered...
But I customised my windows so much I can't find it there anymore. And Word is easier I think.:D
 

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