SOLUTION: What is the standard form of 1(4+i) can you please give me the steps so I can learn how to do it

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Question 398481: What is the standard form of 1(4+i) can you please give me the steps so I can learn how to do it
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Did you mean the trigonometric form of 4 + i?
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If so:
r = sqrt(4^2+1^2) = sqrt(17)
theta = tan^1(1/4) = 14.04 degreees
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4+i = sqrt(17)[cos(14.04)+i*sin(14.04)]
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Cheers,
Stan H.