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Chapter 9: Q. 19 (page 583)

Transform each polar equation to an equation in rectangular coordinates. Then identify and graph the equation. Verify your graph using a graphing utility.

rcosθ=-2

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The graph is

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Step 1. Given information

The given polar equation isrcosθ=-2

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Step 2. Convert polar equation into rectangular equation and graph it.

Since x=rcosθ, you can write equation asx=rcosθx=-2

The graph is

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