Select the graph of the polar equation using symmetry, zeros, maximum r-values, and any other additional points.

A)Symmetric with respect to polar axis
B)Symmetric with respect to polar axis
C)Symmetric with respect to polar axis
D)Symmetric with respect to polar axis
E)Symmetric with respect to polar axis

Question

Select the graph of the polar equation using symmetry, zeros, maximum r-values, and any other additional points.
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A)Symmetric with respect to polar axis ​ 
B)Symmetric with respect to polar axis ​ 
C)Symmetric with respect to polar axis ​ 
D)Symmetric with respect to polar axis ​ 
E)Symmetric with respect to polar axis ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The graph is symmetric with respect to the polar axis and has a zero at θ=0. The maximum r-value occurs at θ=π/2, which corresponds to the point (0,4). All other choices do not have both symmetry with respect to the polar axis and a zero at θ=0.

Select the Graph of the Polar Equation Using Symmetry, Zeros