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Graph each polar equation. $r=\cos \frac{\theta}{2}$
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For example, when θ = 0, r = cos(0/2) = cos(0) = 1. Similarly, when θ = π/2, r = cos(π/4) = √2/2, and so on. We can continue this process for several values of θ to get a set of (r, θ) points. Show more…
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