Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.2 Polar Equations and Graphs - 8.2 Assess Your Understanding - Page 607: 67

Answer

$r=3+3cos\theta$

Work Step by Step

1. Based on the given graph, we can see that the elongation is horizontal and we can select the model $r=a+b\ cos\theta$ 2. Use the point $(6,0)$, we have $a+b=6$ 3. Use the point $(3,\frac{\pi}{2})$, we have $a=3$, thus $b=3$ 4. We have the equation $r=3+3cos\theta$
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