8.5.2 Expressing a Complex Number in Trigonometric or Polar Form Flashcards Preview

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  • To express a complex number z in trigonometric form or polar form:
    • Start by sketching the complex number.
    • Find r, the absolute value, and θ, the angle from the x-axis
    • Plug these values into the polar form

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