Linear Algebra Examples
y=-5i+2jy=−5i+2j
Step 1
Apply the direction angle formula θ=arctan(ba)θ=arctan(ba) where a=-5a=−5 and b=2b=2.
θ=arctan(2-5)θ=arctan(2−5)
Step 2
Step 2.1
Remove parentheses.
θ=arctan(2-5)θ=arctan(2−5)
Step 2.2
Simplify arctan(2-5)arctan(2−5).
Step 2.2.1
Move the negative in front of the fraction.
θ=arctan(-25)θ=arctan(−25)
Step 2.2.2
Evaluate arctan(-25)arctan(−25).
θ=-0.38050637θ=−0.38050637
θ=-0.38050637θ=−0.38050637
θ=-0.38050637θ=−0.38050637