Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 11: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Section 11.3 - Polar Coordinates - Exercises 11.3 - Page 663: 32

Answer

A vertical line 3 units to the left of the y-axis.

Work Step by Step

The conversion of polar coordinates and Cartesian coordinates are described as follows: 1. $r^2=x^2+y^2$ and $r=\sqrt {x^2+y^2}$ 2. $\tan \theta =\dfrac{y}{x} \implies \theta =\tan^{-1} (\dfrac{y}{x})$ 3. $x=r \cos \theta$ and 4. $y=r \sin \theta$ Given: $\sec \theta=\dfrac{1}{\cos \theta}$ This implies that $r \cos \theta =-3$ and $x=-3$ Thus, this shows a vertical line 3 units to the left of the $y$-axis.
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