SOLUTION: evaluate (1+i)^12 by using De Moivre's Theorem.express the result in rectangular form

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Question 218937: evaluate (1+i)^12 by using De Moivre's Theorem.express the result in rectangular form
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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z = 1+i
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(1+i)^12
r = |i+i| = sqrt(2)
theta = 45º
z^12 = r^12cis(theta*12)
= 64cis540
= 64*(cos(540 + isin(540))
= 64*(-1 + i*0)
= -64