Consider the polar equation r= 3 / 2cos⁡x−sin⁡x. Convert this to a rectangular equation (show all algebraic work). Describe the graph of this equation in words (be specific). Confirm your result by using technology to graph the polar equation.

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Chapter11: Topics From Analytic Geometry
Section11.5: Polar Coordinates
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Consider the polar equation r= 3 / 2cos⁡x−sin⁡x.

  1. Convert this to a rectangular equation (show all algebraic work).
  2. Describe the graph of this equation in words (be specific).
  3. Confirm your result by using technology to graph the polar equation.
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