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: 66

Answer

$(2.31, 3.05)$

Work Step by Step

Solve for $r$ using the formula $r=\sqrt {x^{2}+y^{2}}$ to obtain: $$r=\sqrt {(-2.3)^{2}+(0.2)^{2}}\approx2.31$$ Solve for the reference angle using the formula $\alpha=\tan^{-1}(\frac{y}{x})$ to obtain: $$\alpha=\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{0.2}{-2.3}\right)\approx-0.0867$$ Since $(-2.3, 0.2)$ is in the second quadrant, then $$\theta=\alpha+\pi=-0.0867+3.14=3.05$$ Thus, the polar coordinates for the point $(-2.3, 0.2)$ is $(2.31, 3.05)$.
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