Question

Transform the polar equation to a Cartesian (rectangular) equation: r= 4sinθ

Answer 1

Answer:

  x^2 +y^2 = 4y

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the usual translation relations, we have ...

  r^2 = x^2+y^2

  x = r·cos(θ)

  y = r·sin(θ)

Substituting for sin(θ) the equation becomes ...

  r = 4sin(θ)

  r = 4(y/r)

  r^2 = 4y

Then, substituting for r^2 we get ...

  x^2 +y^2 = 4y . . . . . matches the first choice