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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Find the point on the terminal side of θ = -(3pi/4) that has an x coordinate of -1. Show your work for full credit.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Great question... The best approach is to draw a picture...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Alright, so I'm looking for the y-coordinate I assume?

OpenStudy (noelgreco):

That's positive 3pi/4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

You're right... let's make it negative 3pi/4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Since the angle is pi/4 --- or 45 degrees, we have a 45-45-90 right triangle...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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