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The formula for finding the coordinates of a point using angle, distance, and the coordinates of a first point is:
x = x1 + d * cos(θ)
y = y1 + d * sin(θ)
Where x1 and y1 are the coordinates of the first point, d is the distance from the first point to the desired point, and θ is the angle between the x-axis and the line connecting the first point and the desired point.
The distance should be in the same units as the coordinate system (e.g. meters, feet, etc.). The angle should be in radians or degrees, depending on the calculation method used.
Yes, this formula can be used for polar coordinates by converting the polar coordinates to Cartesian coordinates first. The angle would be converted to radians and the distance would remain the same.
If the angle is negative, simply add 360 degrees (or 2π radians) to it before using the formula. If the angle is greater than 360 degrees, subtract 360 degrees from it until it is within the range of 0 to 360 degrees (or 0 to 2π radians).
This formula assumes a two-dimensional coordinate system and cannot be used for three-dimensional or higher-dimensional systems. It also assumes that the angle is measured from the positive x-axis in a counterclockwise direction. Additionally, the accuracy of the formula may depend on the accuracy of the given angle and distance values.