Question

Evaluate. Write in standard form.

Answer 1

-i

Explanation:

(-i)^0 = 1

(-i)^1 = -i

(-i)^2 = -1

(-i)^3 = -i

(-i)^4 = 1

(-i)^5 = -i

etc.

From this pattern, you see that when the exponent is a multiple of 4, you get 1. When the exponent is a multiple of 4 plus 1, you get -i, etc.

213 = 4 * 53 + 1

213 is 1 more than a multiple of 4.

(-i)^213 = (-i)^1 = -i