Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, 7th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305071751
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-175-9

Chapter 8 - Section 8.2 - Graphs of Polar Equations - 8.2 Exercises - Page 600: 34

Answer

See graph below.

Work Step by Step

The question ONLY asks for a graph of the polar equation. Given $r =-3 \cos 4θ$ Table of Values: $(-3, 0)$ $(-3/2, \frac{\pi}{12})$ $(0, \frac{\pi}{8})$ $(3/2, \frac{2\pi}{12})$ $(3, \frac{\pi}{4})$ $(3/2, \frac{4\pi}{12})$ $(0, \frac{3\pi}{8})$ $(-3/2, \frac{5\pi}{12})$ Repeat the pattern until the angle goes back to $2\pi$ See graph below. It is in the shape of a flower/rose.
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