Converting fifth roots from polar form to complex

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Homework Statement


I am looking for the fifth roots of unity, which I believe come in the form of:

cos(2kpi/5) + isin(2kpi/5), k=1,2,3,4,5 and when k=5, the complex number is 1.

how do you convert the rest to complex numbers? Normally, I use common triangles like:

45-45-90 and 30-60-90

but I don't think there is a triangle for 2pi/5.


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I don't understand your question. cos(2kpi/5) + isin(2kpi/5) is a complex number. Do you want to convert that into polar form? It should be pretty obvious.
 
Its obvious? I can't recall how to get it. What I meant is I wanted to put it in a +bi form. That is my problem. Sorry for stating it in a confusing manner