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The problem asks for the point \((x, y)\) on the unit circle that corresponds to \( t = \frac{-5\pi}{4} \).  

### **Solution:**
The coordinates of a point on the unit circle for an angle \( t \) are given by:
\[
(x, y) = (\cos t, \sin t)
\]

#### **Step 1: Convert \( t \) to a standard angle**
Since angles on the unit circle are typically measured in radians from \( 0 \) to \( 2\pi \), we find the equivalent positive angle:

\[
\frac{-5\pi}{4} + 2\pi = \frac{-5\pi}{4} + \frac{8\pi}{4} = \frac{3\pi}{4}
\]

Thus, \( \frac{-5\pi}{4} \) corresponds to \( \frac{3\pi}{4} \).

#### **Step 2: Find \( \cos \) and \( \sin \)**
From unit circle values:

\[
\cos \frac{3\pi}{4} = -\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \quad \sin \frac{3\pi}{4} = \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}
\]

Thus, the point is:

\[
(x, y) = \left(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \right)
\]

### **Final Answer:**
\[
\left(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{2}}{2} \right)
\]

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### **Related Questions:**
1. How do you find coterminal angles for a given radian measure?
2. What is the general formula for finding points on the unit circle?
3. How do sine and cosine values change in different quadrants?
4. How do you convert between degrees and radians?
5. What is the significance of the unit circle in trigonometry?

### **Tip:**  
To find equivalent angles, always add or subtract multiples of \( 2\pi \) until you get an angle within \( [0, 2\pi] \).

Find the point (x, y) on the unit circle that corresponds to the real number t = -5π/4.

This solution shows how to find the point on the unit circle corresponding to t = -5π/4 by converting the angle to a standard position and using the unit circle values for sine and cosine. This problem covers trigonometric concepts such as the unit circle and radian measures. Suitable for high school students (Grades 10-12).

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