Math Problem Statement
Plot the point given in polar coordinates. 4, 5𝜋 4 Find three additional polar representations of the point, using −2𝜋 < 𝜃 < 2𝜋. (Enter your answers in order from smallest to largest first by r-value, then by 𝜃-value.)
Solution
To plot the point in polar coordinates, we are given and .
1. Plot the point in polar coordinates:
- The point is at a distance of 4 from the origin and at an angle of .
- The angle is in the third quadrant (because is between and ).
2. Find three additional polar representations for the point, keeping :
To find multiple polar representations of the same point, we use the following properties:
- A point in polar coordinates can also be represented by , because the point will be diametrically opposite to the original point.
- You can add or subtract from to find other representations without changing the location of the point.
Step-by-step transformations:
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Original point:
- .
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First alternative:
- Add to : But this doesn't satisfy . To get a valid representation, subtract from : So, this is the same as the original point.
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Second alternative:
- Using , the new point is: We need to reduce within the range : So, one alternative is .
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Third alternative:
- Another way is to subtract from : So, another representation is .
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Fourth alternative:
- You can subtract to obtain another valid representation: And so, add to get back to the valid range:
The final representations (from smallest to largest by r-value, then by θ-value):
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Polar Coordinates
Coordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Formulas
(r, θ) = (-r, θ + π)
(r, θ) = (r, θ ± 2π)
Theorems
Polar Coordinate System
Addition/Subtraction of 2π in Polar Coordinates
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12