Transform the polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation.
r cosine theta equals 8
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Part 1
What is the standard form of the equation in rectangular form?
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Part 2
What is the graph of this equation?
A.
circle with center at (8, 0)
B.
circle with center at (0, 8)
C.
vertical line
D.
horizontal line
Part 1:
The standard form of the equation in rectangular coordinates can be found by using the identity rcos(theta) = x.
So, the equation in rectangular form is:
x = 8
Part 2:
The graph of this equation is a vertical line passing through the point (8,0).
Therefore, the correct answer is C. vertical line.