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Convert the rectangular equation to a polar equation that expresses r in terms of θ.

Convert the rectangular equation to a polar equation that expresses r in terms of-example-1
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x² + (y+5)² = 25 in polar coordinates is r = -10sinθ.

Step - by - Step Explanation

What to find?

The polar equation.

Given:

x² + (y+5)² = 25

To find the polar coordinates, substitute x = rcosθ and y=rsinθ into the above.

(rcosθ)² + (rsinθ + 5)² = 25

Open the parenthesis.

r²cos²θ + r²sin²θ + 10rsinθ + 25 = 25

Subtract 25 from both-side of the equation.

r²cos²θ + r²sin²θ + 10rsinθ + 25 - 25= 25 - 25

r²cos²θ + r²sin²θ + 10rsinθ =0

Factor r²

r²(cos²θ + sin²θ) + 10rsinθ =0

Know that cos²θ + sin²θ=1

r² + 10rsinθ =0

Factor out r

r(r + 10sinθ) = 0

Thus, r+10sinθ = 0

Subtract 10sinθ from both-side

r = -10sinθ

Therefore, x² + (y+5)² = 25 in polar coordinates is r = -10sinθ.

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