To prove: The polar equation of an ellipse corresponds to the equation in rectangular coordinates
Answer to Problem 77E
It is proved that the polar equation of an ellipse
Explanation of Solution
Given information: The given polar equation of an ellipse is
Calculation:
Simplify the given polar equation of an ellipse.
Substitute
Apply completing square rule and simplify.
Further simplify the above equation.
Substitute
Hence, it is proved that the polar equation of an ellipse
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