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The discussion focuses on converting the polar equation r = 1 - 2 sin(θ) into rectangular coordinates. The transformation leads to the equation x² + y² = √(x² + y²) - 2y. Participants note a minor sign error in the initial conversion and consider the implications for expressing y as a function of x. The final equation is confirmed as correct, indicating a successful conversion from polar to rectangular form. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of careful sign management in mathematical transformations.
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Polar to rectangular

$$r=1-2 \sin\left({\theta}\right)$$

$${x}^{2}+{y}^{2}=\sqrt{{x}^{2}+{y}^{2 }}+2y$$

Is this an answer just hard to get $y=$
 
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You've made a minor sign slip, but think of the graph of the polar equation...would you expect to get $y$ as a function of $x$?
 
$${x}^{2}+{y}^{2}=\sqrt{{x}^{2}+{y}^{2 }}-2y$$

So this is the final
 
karush said:
$${x}^{2}+{y}^{2}=\sqrt{{x}^{2}+{y}^{2 }}-2y$$

So this is the final

Yes, that looks good to me. :D
 
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