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Equation of line in Straight lines
Question

 The normal form of the line x+y+1=0 is xcosα+ysinα=p then α=

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Solution

 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=12x2y2=12

This can be rewrite as 

xcos5π4+ysin5π4=12

 Compare this equation with xcosα+ysinα=p

 Hence, α=5π4=3.93

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