Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 8 - Section 8.1 - Polar Coordinates - 8.1 Exercises - Page 592: 3

Answer

Yes, they represent the same point.

Work Step by Step

To see whether these coordinates represent the same point just plot them! When we do that we see that $\pi$/6 is the exact opposite of $7\pi/6$ and so is -2 and 2. -1 times -1 =1 and 1 times 1 =1 so they are the same point!
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