How Do You Calculate Cube Roots of Complex Numbers in Modulus Argument Form?

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The discussion centers around calculating the cube roots of a complex number expressed in modulus-argument form, specifically the expression (3 - i) / (3 + i). Participants are seeking assistance with this problem, which involves complex numbers and their properties.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants express a need for help with the calculation and simplification of the complex fraction. There are mentions of converting the expression into the form a + bi and subsequently finding its polar form. Some participants question the steps needed to arrive at the cube roots.

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There is an ongoing exchange where participants are attempting to clarify the problem and share their approaches. Some guidance has been offered regarding the calculation of the complex fraction and the use of DeMoivre's Formula for finding cube roots, but no consensus or complete solution has been reached.

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can someone help me solve this question as fasd as possible??
im really headache wif it...
thx~~

determine the 3 cube roots of 3-i over 3+i giving the result in modulus argument form,express the principal root in the form a+Jb
 
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hello..anyone can help me out??
 
whooi said:
can someone help me solve this question as fasd as possible??
im really headache wif it...
thx~~

determine the 3 cube roots of 3-i over 3+i giving the result in modulus argument form,express the principal root in the form a+Jb

Do not bump your post after only 16 minutes. It is unreasonable to expect fast help all the time here on the PF.

Also, you must show your attempt at a solution before we can be of help. Show us how you would go about simplifying the complex fraction that you are describing...
 
First off, you're going to want to calculate (3 - i)/(3 + i), to get it in the form a + bi. After that, you should calculate the polar form of this complex number, r(cos\theta + i sin\theta). After that, you can use DeMoivre's Formula to find a cube root, which says that
(r(cos\theta + i sin\theta))^{1/n} = r^{1/n}(cos(\theta/n) + i sin(\theta/n)).
 

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