Polar-complex mode – Texas Instruments TI-84 User Manual

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Chapter 2: Math, Angle, and Test Operations

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Polar-Complex Mode

Polar-Complex Mode

Polar-Complex Mode

Polar-Complex Mode

Polar-complex mode recognizes and displays a complex number in the form

re^

q

i

, where

r

is the magnitude,

e

is the base of the natural log,

q is the angle, and

i

is a constant equal to

.

To enter a complex number in polar form, enter the value of

r

(

magnitude

), press

y J

(exponential function), enter the value of

q (

angle

), press

y V (constant), and then

press

¤.

magnitudee^(anglei)

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