How To Evaluate Complex Numbers

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the complex number Z = (3-4i)^5, with participants exploring the meaning and methods of evaluation in the context of complex numbers.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the polar representation of complex numbers and question whether this is part of the evaluation process. There are inquiries about the application of DeMoivre's theorem and the possibility of using repeated multiplication as an alternative method.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered hints regarding the use of polar form and DeMoivre's theorem, while others express uncertainty about the evaluation process and seek clarification on the steps involved. Multiple interpretations of evaluation are being explored.

Contextual Notes

There is mention of specific homework constraints, such as the requirement to evaluate the complex number without prior knowledge of certain concepts, leading to confusion among participants.

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Hi PFs



i want to know how to evaluate the complex number, and what are the meaning of the evaluating a complex number



Let Z be the complex number, Z = (3-4i)^5 what i have to do, just give me hint
 
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urduworld said:
Hi PFs



i want to know how to evaluate the complex number, and what are the meaning of the evaluating a complex number



Let Z be the complex number, Z = (3-4i)^5 what i have to do, just give me hint

Put the complex number into its polar representation: r.e.
 
its polar representation is Z = r[Cos(thita) + iSin(thita)]
is it is Evaluation
i want to know what actually i have to do in evaluation
Thanks for your help :)
 
urduworld said:
its polar representation is Z = r[Cos(thita) + iSin(thita)]
is it is Evaluation
i want to know what actually i have to do in evaluation
Thanks for your help :)

You need to go in the reverse direction, using x and y as your variables, not r and θ. Can you complete the following with substitutions for r and θ in terms of x and y?

r^{i\theta} = x + iy​

Alternatively, can you rewrite 3-4i into polar form, to, say, four decimal places?

Cheers -- sylas
 
i was thinking that evaluation is like polar form i don't know how to resolve this, i know nothing about
r^{i\theta} = x + iy
please tell me what i have to do,
 
To find powers you need "DeMoivre's formula":
(r[cos(\theta)+ i sin(\theta)])^n= r^n (cos(n\theta)+ i sin(n\theta)).

If DeMoivre's formula is not in your text, did you consider just sitting down and multiplying 3- 4i by itself 5 times? That would probably have been faster.
 
oOps this is like that yes Demorvies theorem is in mine book, i have to apply this, and is n will the power like 0,1,2...n
 
urduworld said:
i was thinking that evaluation is like polar form i don't know how to resolve this, i know nothing about
r^{i\theta} = x + iy
please tell me what i have to do,

I fool so feelish...

HallsofIvy is quite right; simply multiplying it is probably the easiest thing to do when you have an integer exponent.

For example:
(3-4i)(3-4i) = 9 - 24i + 16i^2 = 9 - 16 - 24i = -7 -24i​
Keep going from there. Multiply by (3-4i), and again, and once more. You don't need the polar form.

However, since I mentioned it, I'd better go ahead with the answer:
\sqrt{x^2+y^2} \times e^{\text{atan2}(y, x) i} = x + iy​
You don't need to worry about this if you take HallsofIvy's hint about repeated multiplications.

Cheers -- sylas
 

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