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: 9

Answer

Symmetrical about the vertical line $θ = \frac{\pi}{2}$

Work Step by Step

The rules for symmetry: 1. About the Polar Axis if the graph is the same when replacing θ with -θ 2. About the pole if the graph is the same when replacing r with -r or θ by $θ + \pi$ 3. About the vertical line $θ = \frac{\pi}{2}$ if the graph is the same when replacing θ by $\pi - θ$ Given $r = 2 - \sin θ$ 1. $r = 2 - \sin (-θ) = 2 + \sin (θ)$ Not the same, so not about the polar axis 2. $-r = 2 - \sin (θ) = \sin θ - 2$ Not the same, so not about the pole 3. $r = 2 - \sin (\pi - θ) = 2 - \sin (θ)$ Yes! Symmetrical about the vertical line $θ = \frac{\pi}{2}$
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