SOLUTION: Convert the equation {{{r=-6 csc theta}}} to rectangular form.

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Question 855381: Convert the equation to rectangular form.
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Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Convert the equation to rectangular form.
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r = sqrt(x^2+y^2)
theta = arctan(y/x)
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If tan(t) = y/x, csc(t) = sqrt(x^2+y^2)/y
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Substitute to get an equation in x and y.
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sqrt(x^2+y^2) = -6[sqrt(x^2+y^2)/y
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y = -6
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by KMST(5328)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!





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