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:

1. How do you find the angle between two lines in the Cartesian plane?
2. What is the significance of angles in trigonometry?
3. How can coordinates of points be used to determine slopes?
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.