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The graph of r = -9 cos theta has which of the following characteristics?

The graph of r = -9 cos theta has which of the following characteristics?-example-1
User Typhaon
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

The center is at (-4.5,0) because -9/2 = -4.5

9 is the diameter in the above equation

User ARtoo
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Answer:

"circle; diameter of 9; center at (-4.5,0)"

Explanation:

The polar equation of a circle centered on an axis, would take the forms:

1. Positive x-axis

r = (diameter) Cos θ

2. Positive y-axis

r = (diameter) Sin θ

3. Negative x-axis

r = - (diameter) Cos θ

4. Negative y-axis

r = - (diameter) Sin θ

As we see from the equation given, the diameter is 9 and it is centered n negative x-axis. And the center is Diameter divided by 2. So negative x axis has the center at (-9/2, 0) = (-4.5, 0)

The first choice is correct.

User Qiong
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