Question 281690: Find all points [r, theta] of intersection r=1 and r= 2sin(theta)
Multiple choice:
a)[1/2, pi/3] & [1/2, 5pi/3]
b) [1/2, pi/6] and [1/2, 5pi/6]
c) [1, pi/3] & [1,5pi/3]
d) [1, pi/6] and [1,5pi/6]
e) None of these
I want to eliminate A & B because their r-values are 1/2 instead of 1.
If I graph these in Polar mode (in radian mode too), the two graphs form two ellipses. If I trace, I can find intersections at theta = .5236 (pi/6) and 2.618 (5pi/6). So I'm leading toward D as my answer.
First, is it okay to use the graphical approach to solving this problem?
Second, what is the algebraic approach to solving this problem?
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source):
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