Precalculus Examples

Find the Direction Angle of the Vector 3i-4j
3i-4j
Step 1
Apply the direction angle formula θ=arctan(ba) where a=3 and b=-4.
θ=arctan(-43)
Step 2
Solve for θ.
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Step 2.1
Remove parentheses.
θ=arctan(-43)
Step 2.2
Evaluate arctan(-43).
θ=-0.92729521
θ=-0.92729521
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