Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 655: 22

Answer

$\frac{27}{2}+\frac{27\sqrt 3}{2}i$

Work Step by Step

Use the given conditions, we have: $[3(cos20^\circ+i\ sin20^\circ)]^3=3^3(cos(3\times20)^\circ+i\ sin(3\times20)^\circ)=27(cos60^\circ+i\ sin60^\circ)=27(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{\sqrt 3}{2}i)=\frac{27}{2}+\frac{27\sqrt 3}{2}i$
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