Find the argument of the complex number 6−6i in the interval 0^{\circ} \leq \theta<360^{\circ} , rounding to the nearest tenth of a degree if necessary.
Q. Find the argument of the complex number 6−6i in the interval 0∘≤θ<360∘, rounding to the nearest tenth of a degree if necessary.
Calculate arctan ratio: To find the argument of a complex number in the form a+bi, where a is the real part and b is the imaginary part, we use the formula θ=arctan(ab). For the complex number 6−6i, a=6 and b=−6.
Adjust for quadrant: We calculate the arctan(−66)=arctan(−1). The arctan of −1 is −45°. However, the argument of a complex number should be expressed in the interval from 0° to 360°.
Find final argument: Since the complex number is in the third quadrant (both real and imaginary parts are negative), we add 180° to the initial result to find the argument in the correct quadrant. Therefore, the argument θ=−45°+180°=135°.
Check within interval: We check if the argument is within the specified interval 0^\circ \leq \theta < 360^\circ. Since 135∘ is within this interval, we do not need to adjust it further.