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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Express \(e^{(1 - \frac{\pi}{4}i)}\) as a product
Options
A \((\frac{23}{17})(\frac{24}{17}i)\)
B \(\frac{e}{\sqrt{2}}(1 - i)\)
Correct Answer
C \(\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(2 - i)\)
D \(\frac{e}{\sqrt{2}}(1 - i)(1 + i)\)
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

(e^{1 - i\pi/4} = e \cdot e^{-i\pi/4} = e(\cos(\pi/4) - i\sin(\pi/4)) = e\left(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} - i\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\right) = \frac{e}{\sqrt{2}}(1 - i)).

Hint

Use Euler's formula: \(e^{i\theta} = \cos\theta + i\sin\theta\).

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