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Circles in general Show that the polar equation describes
Chapter 8, Problem 66E(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Show that the polar equation
\(r^2-2r\ (a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta)\ =\ R^2-a^2-b^2\)
describes a circle of radius R centered at (a, b).
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QUESTION:
Show that the polar equation
\(r^2-2r\ (a \cos \theta + b \sin \theta)\ =\ R^2-a^2-b^2\)
describes a circle of radius R centered at (a, b).
ANSWER:Solution 66
Step 1:
The polar coordinates r and can be converted to the Cartesian coordinates x and y by using the