Math Problem Statement

Rewrite the following rectangular equations as polar equations and the polar equations as rectangular equations.

Solution

The image contains two sets of problems: one asks to convert rectangular equations to polar form, and the other asks to convert polar equations to rectangular form. Here are the solutions for each problem:

2.1 Rectangular to Polar Conversion

The basic relations between rectangular coordinates (x,y)(x, y) and polar coordinates (r,θ)(r, \theta) are: x=rcosθ,y=rsinθ,r=x2+y2,andtanθ=yxx = r \cos \theta, \quad y = r \sin \theta, \quad r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2}, \quad \text{and} \quad \tan \theta = \frac{y}{x}

2.1.1 y=3x+2y = 3x + 2

Convert to polar form using x=rcosθx = r \cos \theta and y=rsinθy = r \sin \theta: rsinθ=3rcosθ+2r \sin \theta = 3r \cos \theta + 2 Dividing by rr (assuming r0r \neq 0): sinθ=3cosθ+2r\sin \theta = 3 \cos \theta + \frac{2}{r} Or equivalently: r=2sinθ3cosθr = \frac{2}{\sin \theta - 3 \cos \theta}

2.1.2 y2=3x2y^2 = 3 - x^2

Convert to polar form using x2=r2cos2θx^2 = r^2 \cos^2 \theta and y2=r2sin2θy^2 = r^2 \sin^2 \theta: r2sin2θ=3r2cos2θr^2 \sin^2 \theta = 3 - r^2 \cos^2 \theta Rearranging: r2(sin2θ+cos2θ)=3r^2 (\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta) = 3 Since sin2θ+cos2θ=1\sin^2 \theta + \cos^2 \theta = 1: r2=3sor=3r^2 = 3 \quad \text{so} \quad r = \sqrt{3}

2.1.3 x2+y2=6yx^2 + y^2 = 6y

Convert to polar form using x2+y2=r2x^2 + y^2 = r^2 and y=rsinθy = r \sin \theta: r2=6rsinθr^2 = 6r \sin \theta Divide by rr (assuming r0r \neq 0): r=6sinθr = 6 \sin \theta

2.2 Polar to Rectangular Conversion

The basic relations for this conversion are the same as mentioned above.

2.2.1 r=2cosθr = 2 \cos \theta

Convert to rectangular form using r=x2+y2r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} and cosθ=xr\cos \theta = \frac{x}{r}: x2+y2=2xx2+y2\sqrt{x^2 + y^2} = 2 \cdot \frac{x}{\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}} Square both sides: x2+y2=4xx^2 + y^2 = 4x Rearrange: x24x+y2=0x^2 - 4x + y^2 = 0

2.2.2 r=2cos2θr = 2 \cos 2\theta

Use the double-angle identity cos2θ=cos2θsin2θ\cos 2\theta = \cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \theta and convert to rectangular form: r=2(cos2θsin2θ)r = 2(\cos^2 \theta - \sin^2 \theta) Substitute cosθ=xr\cos \theta = \frac{x}{r} and sinθ=yr\sin \theta = \frac{y}{r}: x2+y2=2(x2y2x2+y2)\sqrt{x^2 + y^2} = 2\left(\frac{x^2 - y^2}{x^2 + y^2}\right) Multiply by x2+y2\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}: (x2+y2)2=2(x2y2)(x^2 + y^2)^2 = 2(x^2 - y^2)

2.2.3 r=312cosθr = \frac{3}{1 - 2\cos \theta}

Convert to rectangular form by multiplying by 12cosθ1 - 2\cos \theta and then using cosθ=xr\cos \theta = \frac{x}{r}: r(12cosθ)=3r(1 - 2 \cos \theta) = 3 Substitute r=x2+y2r = \sqrt{x^2 + y^2} and cosθ=xr\cos \theta = \frac{x}{r}: x2+y22x=3\sqrt{x^2 + y^2} - 2x = 3 Square both sides: (x2+y2)4xx2+y2+4x2=9(x^2 + y^2) - 4x\sqrt{x^2 + y^2} + 4x^2 = 9


Do you want any further details or explanations on any part? Here are some related questions you might find helpful:

  1. How do you derive the relation between polar and rectangular coordinates?
  2. What are some common challenges when converting between polar and rectangular forms?
  3. Can all equations be converted between these forms?
  4. How do trigonometric identities help in conversions?
  5. What are some practical applications of using polar coordinates?

Tip: When converting between polar and rectangular forms, always start by writing down the fundamental relationships between xx, yy, rr, and θ\theta. This will guide your conversion process smoothly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polar Coordinates
Rectangular Coordinates
Trigonometric Functions
Algebraic Manipulation

Formulas

x = r * cos(θ)
y = r * sin(θ)
r = sqrt(x^2 + y^2)
tan(θ) = y / x
cos(2θ) = cos^2(θ) - sin^2(θ)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Trigonometric Identities

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12