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Polar & rectangular forms of complex numbers

Learn how to convert a complex number from rectangular form to polar form. This video covers how to find the distance (r) and direction (theta) of the complex number on the complex plane, and how to use trigonometric functions and the Pythagorean theorem to make the conversion. Created by Sal Khan.

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