SOLUTION: Find the Cartesian equation of r = 4(1 + sinθ)

Question 1119695: Find the Cartesian equation of r = 4(1 + sinθ)
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Then use this picture:

 

Note: When trig ratios are involved, leave r as it is, and
wait until last to substitute for r:





Multiply through by r



Finally substitute for r:

          
          
          

Substituting in



We get



Edwin

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SOLUTION: Find the Cartesian equation of r = 4(1 + sin&#952;)

SOLUTION: Find the Cartesian equation of r = 4(1 + sinθ)