Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the expression in rectangular coordinate as x²+y²−4x=0, in order to write the given expression in polar coordinates, we need to write the value of x and y as a function of (r, θ).
x = rcosθ and y = rsinθ.
Substituting the value of x and y in their polar form into the given expression we have;
x²+y²−4x=0
( rcosθ)²+( rsinθ)²-4( rcosθ) = 0
Expand the expressions in parenthesis
r²cos²θ+r²sin²θ-4rcosθ = 0
r²(cos²θ+sin²θ)-4rcosθ = 0
From trigonometry identity, cos²θ+sin²θ =1
The resulting equation becomes;
r²(1)-4rcosθ = 0
r²-4rcosθ = 0
Add 4rcosθ to both sides of the equation
r²-4rcosθ+4rcosθ = 0+4rcosθ
r² = 4rcosθ
Dividing both sides by r
r²/r = 4rcosθ/r
r = 4cosθ
Hence the correct equation in polar coordinates is r = 4cosθ
