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Complex Numbers
Complex numbers are numbers that have a real part and an imaginary part, expressed in the form a + bi, where 'a' is the real part and 'b' is the imaginary part. In this context, 1 + i is a complex number where the real part is 1 and the imaginary part is 1. Understanding how to manipulate and represent complex numbers is essential for finding their roots.
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Polar Form of Complex Numbers
The polar form of a complex number expresses it in terms of its magnitude (r) and angle (θ) with respect to the positive real axis, represented as r(cos θ + i sin θ) or re^(iθ). This form is particularly useful for finding roots of complex numbers, as it simplifies the calculations involved in extracting roots, especially when dealing with multiple roots.
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De Moivre's Theorem
De Moivre's Theorem states that for any complex number in polar form and any integer n, the nth roots can be found using the formula: r^(1/n)(cos(θ/n + 2kπ/n) + i sin(θ/n + 2kπ/n)), where k is an integer from 0 to n-1. This theorem is crucial for calculating the complex roots of a number, as it provides a systematic way to derive all possible roots.
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