Question

1. Transform the polar equation to a Cartesian (rectangular) equation: 2. Transform the Cartesian (rectangular) equation to a polar equation: y^2 = 4x

Answer 1

Attachment 1 : 5x + 6y = 5, Attachment 2 : 4cotθcscθ

Explanation:

Remember that we have three key points in solving these types of problems,

• x = r cos(θ)

• y = r sin(θ)

• x² + y² = r²

a ) For this first problem we need not apply the third equation.

( Multiply either side by 5 cos(θ) + 6 sin(θ) )

r
`*` ( 5 cos(θ) + 6 sin(θ) ) = 5,

( Distribute r )

5r cos(θ) + 6r sin(θ) = 5

( Substitute )

5x + 6y = 5 - the correct solution is option c

b ) We know that y² = 4x ⇒

r²sin²(θ) = 4r cos(θ),

r = 4cos(θ) / sin²(θ) = 4 cot(θ) csc(θ) = 4cotθcscθ - again the correct solution is option c