[Math] Adding two polar forms

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I'm trying to figure out how this polar form was added? please see the picture below and try to explain step by step because my math is bad…

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Best Answer

First convert both the numbers into complex or rectangular forms. ($j$ is generally used instead of $i$ as $i$ is used for current in Physics and Electronics, if you're related to these)

$46.188\angle{-36.87^o} = 36.950-27.713i$
$12.29\angle{94.79^o}=-1.026+12.247i$

Add both and convert the sum back into polar form

$36.950-27.713i + (-1.026+12.247i) = 35.924-15.466i = 39.111\angle{-23.29}$

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