Topic: Complex, Parametric, and Polar Forms
Subtopic: Products and Quotients in Trig Form
Overview
From an intermediate algebra course we know how to multiply and divide Complex numbers in standard form. In this lesson we learn to multiply and divide Complex numbers in trigonometric form. You will find this format far easier to use I assure you! No more FOILing complex numbers!
Objectives
By the end of this topic you should know and be prepared to be tested on:
- 9.2.1 Algebraically find the product of two Complex numbers in trigonometric form using the formula z1·z2=r1r2cis(θ1+θ2)
- 9.2.2 Algebraically find the quotient of two Complex numbers in trigonometric form using the formula z1/z2=r1/r2·cis(θ1-θ2)
Terminology
Define: product rule (of two Complex numbers in trig form), quotient rule (of two Complex numbers in trig form)