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Find the point on the terminal side of θ = negative three pi divided by four that has an x coordinate of -1. Show your work for full credit. Please explain the exact process of how you get your answer because I do not understand it at all. If you don't explain properly or try to just snatch some points I will try to delete your answer.

User Harryghgim
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Answer:

(-1,-1)

Explanation:

theta = -3 pi/4

Changing to degrees =

theta = -3 * 180/4 =-135

x coordinate of -1

The y value would be

= 45

tan 45 = y /1

y = tan 45

y = 1

But we are in the third coordinate so x and y are negative

The coordinates are

(-1,-1)

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Answer:

See below.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

Please refer to the attachment.

If you have any questions, feel free to comment!

Find the point on the terminal side of θ = negative three pi divided by four that-example-1
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