# Math

The rectangular coordinates of a point are given. Find two sets of polar coordinates for the point.

(-3,-3)

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1. tanØ = y/x = -3/-3 = 1
Ø = π/4

x = rcosØ = (1/√2)r
-3 = (1/√2)r
r = -3√2

one is (-3√2,π/4)

I will let you find the other

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