OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §12.5 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates · Example 7 · Geometry · Conic sections

Converting a Conic in Polar Form to Rectangular Form

Convert the conic $r = \frac{1}{5 - 5 s in θ}$ to rectangular form.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §12.5 Conic Sections in Polar Coordinates · Example 7

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