Write an equation for the line ?

A straight line from the origin passes through the point P(x,y) in the first quadrant and is inclined at θ = (pi)/(3) from the positive x-axis. Write an equation for the line.

1 Answer
Mar 31, 2018

y=1/sqrt3x

Explanation:

Given:

theta=pi/3

Slope is

m=tan theta

tan theta = tan (pi/3)

tan(pi/3)=1/sqrt3

m=1/sqrt3

Equation of the straight line passing through the origin and having slope m is given by

y=mx

y=1/sqrt3x