Show that the point is on the unit circle. (3/4, - √7/4) We need to show that the point satisfies the equation of the unit circle, that is, x2 + y2 = 1 x2 + y2 = ( )^2 + (√7/4)^2 = +7/16 = Hence, the point is on the unit circle.

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Show that the point is on the unit circle

(3/4, - √7/4)

We need to show that the point satisfies the equation of the unit circle, that is,

x2 + y2 = 1 
x2 + y2 = (             )^2 + (√7/4)^2
=         +7/16
=
Hence, the point is on the unit circle.

 

 
 
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