Convert the equation of a line to polar form

Convert the equation of a line to polar form

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to convert Cartesian coordinates to polar coordinates by replacing X with R cosine of Theta and Y with R sine of Theta. It discusses the importance of factoring out R in polar equations to simplify them. The tutorial also covers solving equations using polar coordinates, emphasizing the goal of replacing all X-axis values.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the polar coordinate representation of the X-axis in terms of R and Theta?

R cosine of Theta

R sine of Theta

R tangent of Theta

R cotangent of Theta

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it beneficial to factor out R in the given equation?

To make the equation more complex

To convert the equation to Cartesian form

To simplify the equation by reducing the number of R terms

To eliminate R completely

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the resulting equation after factoring out R?

R = 3 all over cosine of Theta plus 2 sine of Theta

R = 3 all over cosine of Theta minus 2 sine of Theta

R = 3 all over sine of Theta plus 2 cosine of Theta

R = 3 all over sine of Theta minus 2 cosine of Theta

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal discussed in the final section?

To replace all Y-axis values

To replace all Z-axis values

To replace all X-axis values

To replace all R values

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trigonometric function is used to replace the Y-axis in polar coordinates?

Sine of Theta

Tangent of Theta

Cotangent of Theta

Cosine of Theta