Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.4 Vectors - 8.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 627: 70

Answer

$108.44^{\circ}$

Work Step by Step

Let us consider that a vector $v$ is given by $v=pi+qj$ and makes an angle of $\alpha$ with the positive $x$-axis. The direction angle $\alpha$ for the given vector can be determined using the formula: $\tan \alpha=\dfrac{q}{p}$ Here, we have: $v=-i +3j $ Now, $\tan \alpha=\dfrac{ 3}{-1}=-3$ Since the angle must be in quadrant II, the direction angle is: $\alpha=\arctan (-3) \approx 108.44^{\circ}$
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