Transform the polar equation rcscθ=5 to an equation in rectangular coordinates and identify its shape.
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So, we can rewrite the given equation as: r(1/sinθ) = 5 Now, multiply both sides by sinθ: r = 5sinθ Now, we can substitute x and y using the polar-to-rectangular conversion equations: y = 5sinθ * sinθ y = 5(sinθ)^2 Now, recall the trigonometric identity Show more…
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