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Question
Find the equation of a line for p = 5, α = 60°.
Solution
Here, p = 5, α = 60°
So, the equation of the line in normal form is
\[x\cos {60}^\circ + y\sin {60}^\circ = 5\]
\[ \Rightarrow \frac{x}{2} + \frac{\sqrt{3}y}{2} = 5\]
\[ \Rightarrow x + \sqrt{3}y = 10\]
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