IB skill practice

Convert rectangular complex numbers to polar form

Convert a rectangular complex number to modulus-argument form.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Convert rectangular complex numbers to polar form - depth scenario

Check the modelling or algorithm condition first. Convert \(z=3+3i\) from rectangular form. Find its argument in degrees. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.