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Using De Moivre's Theorem, the angle can be expressed in either degrees or radians without affecting the validity of the calculation. When the angle (√3 + i) is raised to the power of 7, the result remains consistent whether 210° or 7π/6 is used. Both representations yield the same final outcome due to the equivalence of the angle measurements. This flexibility allows for easier calculations depending on the preferred unit of measurement. Therefore, both methods are equally valid for solving the problem.
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In example 1 on this webpage;
http://www.cliffsnotes.com/study_guide/De-Moivres-Theorem.topicArticleId-11658,articleId-11634.html
(√3 + i)^7

You'll see that the angle is inserted in degrees, and then in the working out the degree angles are multiplied by the power of 7, to give 210°

If the angle had been inserted in radians i.e. ∏/6 and multiplied by the power of 7 also, to give 7∏/6 in the working out (instead of 210°), would this be equally valid?
 
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π radian corresponds to 180°. 210° is equivalent to (210/180) π = 7π/6.

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