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Determine the graph of the polar equation r=4/(1-1/2cosx(theta))

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We assume you want the graph of ...


r=(4)/(1-(1)/(2)cos((\theta)))

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You know cos(θ) = cos(-θ), so the graph is symmetrical about the x-axis. You can evaluate the function at a few points to find the general outline.

r at 0° = 8

r at 30° ≈ 7.05

r at 45° ≈ 6.19

r at 60° ≈ 5.33

r at 90° = 4

r at 120° = 3.2

r at 135° ≈ 2.96

r at 150° ≈ 2.79

r at 180° ≈ 2.67

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