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The polar equation is \"r.

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Let \"\" be a real number, then the graph of the equation \"\" is a horizontal line.

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It lies \"\" units above the pole if \"\" and \"\" units below the pole.

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From formulas : \"\".

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\"y.

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Graph :

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(1) Draw the polar coordinate plane.

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(2) Graph the equation \"r.

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Graph of \"r or \"y :

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Observe the graph :

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The graph \"y  is a horizantal line \"\" units downwards to the pole.

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\"y , horizantal line \"\" units downwards to the pole.

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Graph of \"r or \"y : 

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