Determine if the given polar coordinates represent the same point.
-( 2, $\pi$/2), (-2, 3$\pi$/2)

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In polar coordinates, a negative radius means the point is located in the opposite direction on the polar graph. Therefore, moving $2$ units in the direction of $\pi/2$ (upwards) is the same as moving $2$ units in the opposite direction of $3\pi/2$ (also upwards), making these coordinates represent the same point.

Determine If the Given Polar Coordinates Represent the Same Point π\piπ

Determine If the Given Polar Coordinates Represent the Same Point $\pi$