SOLUTION: The polar coordinates of a point are (13.60, 72.90°). What is correct ratio (according to the cartesian coordinates and radius) for the tangent of the angle at this point? A

Question 1205701: The polar coordinates of a point are (13.60, 72.90°).
What is correct ratio (according to the cartesian coordinates and radius) for the tangent of the angle at this point?
A. 4/13
B. 13/4
C. 31.23/9.61
D. 13.60/13
E. 12/5
F. 13.60/9.61

What are the Cartesian coordinates for the point?
A. (4, 13)
B. (8, 26)
C. (5, 12)
D. (13.60, 0.40 radians)
E. (12.48, 5𝝅 /2 radians)
F. (9.61, 9.61)
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20065) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



You have r and θ, so all you need to find x and y are





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Edwin

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