

we can write the polar form of a complex number as
x + iy = r(cos θ + i sin θ)
Now,
(-1 + i)/√2 = -1/√2 + i/√2 = r(cos θ + i sin θ)
Now, r = √{(-1/√2)2 + (1/√2)2 }
=> r = √(1/2 + 1/2)
=> r = 1
tan θ = (1/√2)/(-1/√2)
=> tan θ = -1
=> tan θ = tan 135°
=> θ = 135°
So, (-1 + i)/√2 = -1/√2 + i/√2 = (cos 135° + i sin 135° )
