Reduce the following equations to the normal form and find p and α in each case :
x – 3 = 0
Given: x – 3 = 0
Explanation:
⇒ x = 3
⇒ x + 0 × y = 3
Dividing both sides by
⇒ x + 0 × y = 3
Hence, the normal form of the given line, where p = 3, cosα = 1 and sin α = 0
⇒ α = 0