Asked • 11/27/20

Please help with a, b, and c

Plot the point [−4,−π/4]​, given in polar​ coordinates, and find other polar coordinates

(r,θ) of the point for which the following are true.

​(a) r>0, −2π≤θ<0          

​(b) r<0, 0≤θ<2π          

​(c) r>0,


Mark M.

Did you plot the point?
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11/27/20

Tess C.

No, I didn't. I'm not sure how to do it
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11/27/20

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William W. answered • 11/27/20

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Luke J.

The solution (4, 3pi/4) does not work for part b as it is because the theta coordinate must be in the range [-2pi,0). The readjustment would have to be to take away 2pi from the 3pi/4 and make it -5pi/4. Thus, (4, -5pi/4) is the correct answer for part b) as per the restriction imposed by the problem prompt.
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11/29/20

William W.

If you mean part a, you are correct, I missed the negative sign on the 2 pi.
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11/29/20

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