SOLUTION: For the polar equation {{{r=8}}} cos 3θ, find the maximum value of |r| and any zeros of r. Verify answers numerically.

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Question 1081120: For the polar equation cos 3θ, find the maximum value of |r| and any zeros of r. Verify answers numerically.
Answer by MathLover1(20855)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

will have maximum values when and it is for for integer where = ,,,...
so, if =>

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