Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.1 Polar Cordinates - 8.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 592: 65

Answer

$(9.30, 0.47)$

Work Step by Step

Solve for $r$ using the formula $r=\sqrt {x^{2}+y^{2}}$ to obtain: $$r=\sqrt {(8.3)^{2}+(4.2)^{2}}=9.30$$ Since $(8.3, 4.2)$ is in the first quadrant, then $$\theta=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right)=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4.2}{8.3}\right)\approx0.47$$ Thus, the polar coordinates for the point $(8.3, 4.2)$ is $(9.30, 0.47)$..
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