Use the circle shown in the rectangular coordinate system to find two​ angles, in​ radians, between 

minus−2piπ 

and 

2piπ 

such that each​ angle's terminal side passes through the origin and the point indicated on the circle.

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To solve this problem, we need to understand that we're dealing with angles on a unit circle in the rectangular coordinate system. You didn't specify the exact point on the circle, so I'll assume it's a point \( (x, y) \) on the unit circle. The goal is to find two angles between \( -2\pi \) and \( 2\pi \) radians whose terminal sides pass through this point.

Let's break down the process:

### Step 1: Understanding the Problem
Given a point \( (x, y) \) on the unit circle, we want to find the angles \( \theta \) within the interval \( -2\pi \leq \theta \leq 2\pi \) such that the terminal side of the angle passes through the origin and the point \( (x, y) \).

### Step 2: Finding the Principal Angle
The principal angle \( \theta \) corresponding to the point \( (x, y) \) on the unit circle can be found using the inverse trigonometric functions:
- If the point is in the first or fourth quadrant: \( \theta = \arctan\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) \).
- If the point is in the second or third quadrant, or if \( x \) is negative: adjust by adding \( \pi \) to the result of \( \arctan\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) \).

### Step 3: Finding the Additional Angle
Given the symmetry of the unit circle:
- The angle \( \theta + 2\pi \) also lies on the terminal side, but in the interval \( -2\pi \leq \theta \leq 2\pi \), we consider only angles within this range.
- If \( \theta \) is positive, \( \theta - 2\pi \) would be the corresponding angle in the range \( -2\pi \leq \theta \leq 2\pi \).

### Step 4: Determine the Two Angles
Let's summarize:
- The first angle \( \theta \) is found directly from \( \arctan\left(\frac{y}{x}\right) \).
- The second angle will be \( \theta - 2\pi \) if \( \theta \) is within \( 0 \) to \( 2\pi \), or \( \theta + 2\pi \) if \( \theta \) is within \( -2\pi \) to \( 0 \).

### Example Scenario
If you provided a specific point, let's say \( (x, y) = (\frac{1}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}) \), the principal angle would be \( \theta = \frac{\pi}{3} \). The corresponding angles in the interval \( -2\pi \) to \( 2\pi \) would be:
- \( \theta = \frac{\pi}{3} \) (since it's already within the interval)
- \( \theta = \frac{\pi}{3} - 2\pi = -\frac{5\pi}{3} \).

### Conclusion
If the point \( (x, y) \) is known, you can calculate the two angles as described. If you have a specific point in mind, you can provide it, and I'll calculate the exact angles for you.

Would you like to provide a specific point for calculation, or do you have any questions on the process? Here are some related questions for further exploration:

1. How do the angles differ when the point lies in different quadrants?
2. How can you use cosine and sine functions to verify the angle?
3. What happens when \( x = 0 \) or \( y = 0 \)?
4. How would you calculate angles for points not on the unit circle?
5. How do you handle angles beyond the \( -2\pi \) to \( 2\pi \) range?

**Tip:** Knowing the quadrant of a point helps in determining the correct reference angle and adjusting for the actual angle.

Learn how to find two angles in radians between -2π and 2π on a unit circle, where each angle's terminal side passes through the origin and a specified point (x, y). Understand the use of inverse trigonometric functions and the symmetry of the unit circle to calculate these angles.

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