What is the polar form of (-1, 3)?

Michelle Mendoza

Michelle Mendoza

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2022-07-13

What is the polar form of (-1, 3)?

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gozaderaradiox5

gozaderaradiox5

Beginner2022-07-14Added 19 answers

Polar form is ( r , θ )
Step 1
r = ( - 1 ) 2 + ( 3 ) 2 = 10
The point is in quadrant II ...
reference angle = tan - 1 ( 3 1 ) = 71.565 o
Step 2
θ = 180 - 71.565 = 108.435 o
polar form = ( 10 , 108.435 o )

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