If a point on the Cartesian plane lies at (4, 2), what is the angle made between the line containing the point and the origin, and the negative y-axis?
Question 17 options:

1.249 radians

0.463 radians

1.047 radians

0.523 radians


To find the angle between the line from the origin (0, 0) to the point (4, 2) and the negative y-axis, we can follow these steps:

1. **Calculate the angle the line makes with the positive x-axis** using the tangent function:
   \[
   \tan(\theta) = \frac{y}{x} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}
   \]
   Thus,
   \[
   \theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)
   \]

2. **Compute \(\theta\)**:
   \[
   \theta \approx 0.4636 \text{ radians} \quad (\text{using a calculator})
   \]

3. **Find the angle with the negative y-axis**. The negative y-axis corresponds to an angle of \(\frac{3\pi}{2}\) radians (or 270 degrees). The angle we need is:
   \[
   \text{Angle with negative y-axis} = \frac{3\pi}{2} - \theta
   \]
   \[
   \approx \frac{3\pi}{2} - 0.4636 \approx 3.1416 - 0.4636 \approx 2.678 \text{ radians}
   \]

4. **Convert to a smaller angle if necessary**:
   Since we are looking for the acute angle between the line and the negative y-axis, we can calculate:
   \[
   \text{Acute angle} = \pi - \theta \approx 3.1416 - 0.4636 \approx 2.678 \text{ radians}
   \]

However, it appears I may have made an error in summarizing the angles, let's reframe it:

1. The angle made with the negative y-axis is actually given directly as:
   \[
   \theta_{\text{neg y}} = \frac{3\pi}{2} - \theta
   \]

Thus, the required angle will not be acute but will correspond directly to \(\theta\) relative to 0.

The angle made between the line containing the point and the negative y-axis is approximately **0.463 radians**.

### Answer: **0.463 radians**

Would you like further details on the calculations or have any questions? Here are some related questions to consider:

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2. What is the significance of angles in trigonometry?
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4. What is the relationship between radians and degrees?
5. Can you explain how to calculate angles using the unit circle?

**Tip:** Always sketch the scenario to visualize angles and relationships between points and axes.

If a point on the Cartesian plane lies at (4, 2), what is the angle made between the line containing the point and the origin, and the negative y-axis?

Learn how to find the angle between the line from the origin to a point (4, 2) on the Cartesian plane and the negative y-axis. This solution involves trigonometry concepts like the inverse tangent function and angle measurement in radians. Ideal for students in Grades 10-12.

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