The normal form of the line x+y+1=0 is xcosα+ysinα=p then α=
Reduce the equation x+y+1=0 in normal form.Separate the constant term and then divide both sides with a2+b2=12+12=2 x2+y2=−12−x2−y2=12This can be rewrite as xcos5π4+ysin5π4=12 Compare this equation with xcosα+ysinα=pHence, α=5π4=3.93