Solve Argument of sin \frac{8∏}{5} + i

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The discussion focuses on solving the argument of the complex expression sin(8π/5) + i(1 + cos(8π/5)). The solution involves using trigonometric identities, specifically the double angle formulas: cos(2θ) = 2cos²(θ) - 1 and sin(2θ) = 2sin(θ)cos(θ). The simplification leads to the expression 2sin(4π/5)cos(4π/5) + i2cos²(4π/5). The next step is to determine the argument of the resulting complex number.

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Homework Statement


arg \left\{ sin \frac{8∏}{5} + i \left( 1 + cos\frac{8∏}{5}\right) \right\}


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2sin \frac{4∏}{5} cos \frac{4∏}{5} + i2cos^{2} \frac{4∏}{5} \left(cos2θ=2cos^{2}θ-1 and sin2θ=2sinθcosθ\right)

After simplification what is the next step?
 
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