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

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.3 The Complex Plane; De Moivre's Theorem - 8.3 Assess Your Understanding - Page 615: 43

Answer

$32i$

Work Step by Step

Recall: De Moivre's Theorem: $$[r(\cos{x}+i\sin{x})]^a=r^a(\cos{(ax)}+\ i \sin{(ax)})$$ Apply the theorem above to obtain: $[ 2(\cos (\frac{\pi}{10})+i\sin (\frac{\pi}{10})]^5 \\=2^5[\cos((5) (\frac{\pi}{10}) +i \sin((5)(\frac{\pi}{10}))] \\=32[\cos(\frac{\pi}{2})+i(\sin(\frac{\pi}{2})] \\=32 (0+\ i) \\=32 i$
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