Math Problem Statement

Find polar coordinates of the point that has rectangular coordinates (5, 5).

Solution

To convert the given rectangular coordinates (5,5)(5, 5) to polar coordinates, we use the following formulas:

  1. Radius (r): r=x2+y2r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} where x=5x = 5 and y=5y = 5.

  2. Angle (θ): θ=tan1(yx)\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) where x=5x = 5 and y=5y = 5, and we want the angle in degrees.

Step 1: Calculate the radius rr

r=52+52=25+25=507.071r = \sqrt{5^2 + 5^2} = \sqrt{25 + 25} = \sqrt{50} \approx 7.071

Step 2: Calculate the angle θθ

θ=tan1(55)=tan1(1)\theta = \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{5}{5}\right) = \tan^{-1}(1) From a standard trigonometric table, we know: θ=45\theta = 45^\circ

Final Polar Coordinates:

The polar coordinates are (r,θ)=(7.071,45)(r, \theta) = (7.071, 45^\circ).

Would you like further details on the steps or have any questions? Here are 5 related questions to explore further:

  1. How would the polar coordinates change if the point was (5,5)(-5, 5)?
  2. How do we convert polar coordinates back to rectangular coordinates?
  3. What would the polar coordinates be if the rectangular point was on the y-axis, like (0,5)(0, 5)?
  4. How does the tangent inverse function help in finding the angle in polar coordinates?
  5. What is the significance of the radius rr in polar coordinates?

Tip: Always pay attention to the quadrant of the point to ensure the correct angle is used for the polar coordinates.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Polar Coordinates

Formulas

r = √(x² + y²)
θ = tan⁻¹(y/x)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12