The polar equation is .
The equation has sine function is symmetrical about vertical axis.
Graph the polar equation in cartesian plane: on
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Observe the graph:
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and maximum at
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The equation has sine function is symmetrical about vertical axis.
Substitute .
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The value is changed, so it is not symmetrical about polar axis.
As increases from
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decreases from
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As increases from
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increases from
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As increases from
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increases from
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As increases from
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decreases from
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Graph the polar eqation:
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Graph of the polar equation in cartesian plane:.