14 Pre Calculus and Trigonometry Convert to a polar equation

14 Pre Calculus and Trigonometry

Solution

3x - y = 5

use the formulas giving the relationship between polar and rectangular coordinates: R ² = x ² + y ², y = R sin t and x = R cos t

3*R*cos t - R*sin t = 5

3*R*cos t - R*sin t - 5 = 0