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Ch. 8 - Complex Numbers, Polar Equations, and Parametric Equations
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Capitolo 9, Problema 14c

For each pair of polar coordinates, (c) give the rectangular coordinates for the point. See Examples 1 and 2(a).


(3 , 120°)

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Recall the relationship between polar coordinates \((r, \theta)\) and rectangular coordinates \((x, y)\), where \(x = r \cos(\theta)\) and \(y = r \sin(\theta)\).
Identify the given polar coordinates: \(r = 3\) and \(\theta = 120^\circ\).
Convert the angle \(\theta\) from degrees to radians if necessary, or use the degree mode directly in trigonometric functions. Here, we can use \(120^\circ\) directly.
Calculate the \(x\)-coordinate using the formula \(x = 3 \times \cos(120^\circ)\).
Calculate the \(y\)-coordinate using the formula \(y = 3 \times \sin(120^\circ)\).

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