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: 23

Answer

$ 4i$

Work Step by Step

Based on the given conditions, we have: $[\sqrt 2(cos\frac{5\pi}{8}+i\ sin\frac{5\pi}{8})]^4\\ =4(cos\frac{4*5\pi}{8}+i\ sin\frac{4*5\pi}{8})\\ =4(cos\frac{5\pi}{2}+i\ sin\frac{5\pi}{2})=4i$
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