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Hello! What are the rectangular coordinates for (x,y) for P?

Hello! What are the rectangular coordinates for (x,y) for P?-example-1
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Let's put more details in the given graph to better understand the problem:

For the rectangular coordinates, it means that we will be looking for the x and y.

But first, let's determine the polar coordinates of the point.

From the given graph, it appears that the point is at r = 4.

For the angle, let's first determine the measure of each units represented by A.

Since there are 6 units in a 90° angle, let's find A:

6A = 90°

6A/6 = 90°/6

A = 15°

Therefore, Θ will be:

Θ = 4A

= 4(15°)

Θ = 60°

Let's now solve for x and y.

x = r · Cos Θ

x = 4 · Cos (60°)

x = 2

Since it is in the second quadrant, x should be a negative value.

Thus, x = -2

y = r · Sin Θ

y = 4 · Sin (60°)

y = 2√3

Therefore, the rectangular coordinates of P is:


\text{ x, y = -2, 2}√(3)

The answer is CHOICE A.

Hello! What are the rectangular coordinates for (x,y) for P?-example-1
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