How do you find the cartesian equation for r=3/(1+cosT)?

spockmonkeyqj

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2022-08-31

How do you find the cartesian equation for r = 3 1 + cos T

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betoosolis7i

betoosolis7i

Beginner2022-09-01Added 12 answers

y 2 + 6 x - 9 = 0 , representing a parabola, with vertex at ( 3 2 , 0 ) and axis along x-axis in the negative x-direction.
Explanation:
Reading T as the polar coordinate θ , cos θ = x r and r 2 = x 2 + y 2 and θ , cos θ = x r and r 2 = x 2 + y 2
Now, the polar equation becomes 3 - x = r = x 2 + y 2 .
Squaring and simplifying, y 2 + 6 x - 9 = 0 . The alternative standard
form is y 2 = - 6 ( x - 3 2 ) , from which the characteristics of this parabola as given in the answer. .

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