How do you convert 3+i to polar form?

2 Answers
Jun 23, 2016

I found: 230

Explanation:

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Jun 23, 2016

(2,π6)

Explanation:

To convert cartesian coordinates (x ,y) to Polar coordinates (r,θ)
Use the formulae which link them.

r=x2+y2

and since 3+i=(3,1) is in the 1st quadrant , then.

θ=tan1(yx)

here x =3 and y=1

r=(3)2+12=4=2

and θ=tan1(13)=π6 or 30

(3,1)(2,π6)