Convert the rectangular equation to polar equations. xy=6

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2022-05-11

Convert the rectangular equation to polar equations.

 

xy=6

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Skilled2022-05-13Added 403 answers

The rectangular equation is,

xy=6

We substitute

x=rcosθ

y=rsinθ

Therefore, the equation becomes

(rcosθ)(rsinθ)=6

r2=6sinθcosθ

r2=122sinθcosθ

r2=12sin2θ

r2=12csc2θ

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