If z = re^(iθ), what is the value of r if z = 3 + 4i?

Practice Questions

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If z = re^(iθ), what is the value of r if z = 3 + 4i?
  1. 5
  2. 7
  3. 4
  4. 3

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

If z = re^(iθ), what is the value of r if z = 3 + 4i?
  • Step 1: Identify the complex number z, which is given as z = 3 + 4i.
  • Step 2: Recall that in the expression z = re^(iθ), r represents the magnitude (or absolute value) of the complex number z.
  • Step 3: To find the magnitude r, use the formula r = |z| = √(a^2 + b^2), where a is the real part and b is the imaginary part of z.
  • Step 4: In our case, a = 3 and b = 4.
  • Step 5: Substitute the values into the formula: r = √(3^2 + 4^2).
  • Step 6: Calculate 3^2, which is 9, and 4^2, which is 16.
  • Step 7: Add the results: 9 + 16 = 25.
  • Step 8: Take the square root of 25: √25 = 5.
  • Step 9: Therefore, the value of r is 5.
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