Math Problem Statement

Given the polar coordinates (r, θ) = (7√2, 7π/4), find the polar coordinates with a negative radius r = -7√2.

Solution

The image involves converting polar coordinates with a positive radius to a form with a negative radius. Specifically, the transformation being discussed is based on the principle that for a negative radius rr, the corresponding angle θ\theta must be shifted by π\pi radians, since (r,θ)(-r, \theta) is equivalent to (r,θ+π)(r, \theta + \pi).

Given that the original polar coordinates are (r,θ)=(72,7π4)(r, \theta) = \left(7\sqrt{2}, \frac{7\pi}{4}\right), and you want the corresponding coordinates with a negative radius r=72r = -7\sqrt{2}, the new angle will be:

θ=7π4+π=7π4+4π4=11π4\theta' = \frac{7\pi}{4} + \pi = \frac{7\pi}{4} + \frac{4\pi}{4} = \frac{11\pi}{4}

Since 11π4\frac{11\pi}{4} is greater than 2π2\pi, we subtract 2π2\pi to keep the angle in the range [0,2π)[0, 2\pi):

11π42π=11π48π4=3π4\frac{11\pi}{4} - 2\pi = \frac{11\pi}{4} - \frac{8\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{4}

Thus, the polar coordinates with the negative radius are:

(r,θ)=(72,3π4)(r, \theta) = \left(-7\sqrt{2}, \frac{3\pi}{4}\right)

Would you like further clarification on this? Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How do you convert polar coordinates with positive rr to negative rr?
  2. What is the relationship between rr and θ\theta when switching the radius sign?
  3. How do you express an angle greater than 2π2\pi in the range [0,2π)[0, 2\pi)?
  4. What are the polar coordinates of a point if the original angle is 5π6\frac{5\pi}{6} and the radius becomes negative?
  5. How do you interpret polar coordinates geometrically when the radius is negative?

Tip: Always ensure the angle θ\theta in polar coordinates is within the standard interval [0,2π)[0, 2\pi) when switching the sign of rr.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polar Coordinates
Angle Conversion

Formulas

(r, θ) = (-r, θ + π)
Angle Conversion: θ' = θ + π

Theorems

Polar Coordinate Transformation

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12