SOLUTION: Determine if the graph is symmetric about the x-axis, the y-axis, or the origin. r = -3 + 3 sin θ choices below y-axis only Origin only x-axis only No symme

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Question 1138249: Determine if the graph is symmetric about the x-axis, the y-axis, or the origin.
r = -3 + 3 sin θ
choices below

y-axis only

Origin only

x-axis only

No symmetry

Answer by MathLover1(20850)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Determine if the graph is symmetric about the x-axis, the y-axis, or the origin.

polar plot:
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test:
replace with
polar plot:
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=>polar equation is changed; the graph is symmetric about the-axis

replace with

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and you will see that the graph will not change; the graph symmetric about the -axis

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