9.1 Polar Coordinates
EXAMPLE 5
SOLUTION
You should have the
following on your HOME
screen:
Now type 1 / 3 ) and
press ENTER to obtain the
following:
Converting from Polar Coordinates to Rectangular
Coordinates
Find the rectangular coordinates of the points with the following
polar coordinates:
(
)
, 6 π
(a)
6 /
From the HOME screen, access the ANGLE menu (2
the TI-83 Plus) and select 7: PuRx(. You should have the
following on your HOME screen:
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