Let's break down the solution provided in the image step by step for clarity.

Problem:

You are given $z = -2 + j$ (where $j$ represents the imaginary unit), and you are asked to express it in polar form, then find $z^6$, converting your answer into Cartesian form.

Step 1: Convert $z$ to polar form

1. Find the modulus $r$:

$r = \left| z \right| = \sqrt{(-2)^2 + 1^2} = \sqrt{4 + 1} = \sqrt{5}$

2. Find the argument $\theta$:

Since $z = -2 + j$ lies in the second quadrant, the argument is computed as:

$\theta = \pi - \tan^{-1}\left( \frac{1}{2} \right) = \pi - 0.464 = 2.678 \, \text{radians}$ (Rounded to three decimal places).

Thus, the polar form of $z$ is:

$z = \sqrt{5} \text{cis} (2.678)$

Step 2: Find $z^6$ using De Moivre's theorem

Using De Moivre's theorem:

$z^6 = \left( \sqrt{5} \text{cis} (2.678) \right)^6 = \left( \sqrt{5} \right)^6 \text{cis} (6 \times 2.678)$

1. Modulus: $\left( \sqrt{5} \right)^6 = (5^{1/2})^6 = 5^3 = 125$

2. Argument: $6 \times 2.678 = 16.068 \, \text{radians}$

So, in polar form:

$z^6 = 125 \text{cis} (16.068)$

Step 3: Convert back to Cartesian form

To convert the polar form back into Cartesian form, we use:

$z^6 = 125 \left( \cos(16.068) + j \sin(16.068) \right)$

You would now calculate the exact values of $\cos(16.068)$ and $\sin(16.068)$ to get the Cartesian form.

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Related Questions:

1. How is the modulus of a complex number calculated in general?
2. Why does the argument calculation use the inverse tangent?
3. What are the rules for determining the quadrant of a complex number?
4. How does De Moivre's theorem help in simplifying powers of complex numbers?
5. How can you convert from polar to Cartesian coordinates step-by-step?

Tip:

When working with angles in radians, always remember that $2\pi$ represents a full circle (360 degrees), so arguments greater than $2\pi$ should be reduced modulo $2\pi$.