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=12
This can be rewrite as
xcos5π4+ysin5π4=12
Compare this equation with xcosα+ysinα=p
Hence, α=5π4=3.93