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A First Course in Linear Algebra, 2017a

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8.1. Polar Coord<strong>in</strong>ates and Polar Graphs 439<br />

direction. These types of po<strong>in</strong>ts are responsible for the small loop on the <strong>in</strong>side of the larger loop <strong>in</strong> the<br />

graph.<br />

The process of construct<strong>in</strong>g these graphs can be greatly facilitated by computer software. However,<br />

the use of such software should not replace understand<strong>in</strong>g the steps <strong>in</strong>volved.<br />

( ) 7θ<br />

The next example shows the graph for the equation r = 3 + s<strong>in</strong> . For complicated polar graphs,<br />

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computer software is used to facilitate the process.<br />

Example 8.7: A Polar Graph<br />

( ) 7θ<br />

Graph r = 3 + s<strong>in</strong> for θ ∈ [0,14π].<br />

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Solution.<br />

y<br />

x<br />

♠<br />

The next example shows another situation <strong>in</strong> which r can be negative.

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