How to Graph Polar Equations
A Step-by-step Guide to Graphing Polar Equations
Step 1: Understand Polar Coordinates
Step 2: Understand the Polar Equation
Step 3: Create a Table of Values
Step 4: Plot the Points
Step 5: Connect the Points
- Create a Table of Values
| θ |
r |
| 0 |
1 |
| \(\frac{π}{4}\) |
\(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\) |
| \(\frac{π}{2}\) |
0 |
| \(\frac{3π}{4}\) |
\(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\) |
| π |
-1 |
| \(\frac{5π}{4}\) |
\(-\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\) |
| \(\frac{3π}{2}\) |
0 |
| \(\frac{7π}{4}\) |
\(\frac{\sqrt{2}}{2}\) |
| 2π |
1 |
- Plot the Points
- Connect the Points
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