To convert between rectangular and polar coordinates:

The format for representing complex numbers is a mode setting. You may enter a complex number in any format; upon entry, the complex number is converted to the format determined by the mode setting. Here are the steps required to set a complex number format:

1.Press 8and then choose either () or () in RPN mode (in ALG mode, you may also choose ()

2.Input your desired coordinate value (x 6y, x y 6or r ?a)

3.press

Example: Polar to Rectangular Conversion.

In the following right triangles, find sides x and y in the triangle on the left, and hypotenuse r and angle θ in the triangle on the right.

10

 

y

r

 

 

4

 

 

 

θ

 

 

 

30o

 

 

 

x

 

3

 

 

 

Keys:Display:

9() 8() ? 

Description:

Sets Degrees and complex coordinate mode.

Convert rθa (polar) to xiy (rectangular).