SOLUTION: Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the complex number. Write the result in standard form. (cos'pi'/5 + i sin 'pi'/5)^15

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Question 1187641: Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the complex number. Write the result in standard form.
(cos'pi'/5 + i sin 'pi'/5)^15

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use DeMoivre's Theorem to find the indicated power of the complex number. Write the result in standard form.
(cos'pi'/5 + i sin 'pi'/5)^15
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(cos(pi/5) + i sin(pi/5))^15 = (1cis(pi/5)^15 = 1^15cis(15*pi/5)
= cis(3pi)
= cis(pi) = cos(pi) + i*sin(pi) = -1 + 0
= -1

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