Precalculus: A Unit Circle Approach with Integrated Review, Books a la Carte Edition, plus MyLab Math with Pearson eText and Worksheets -- Access Card Package (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 8.6, Problem 46E
To determine
(a)
To find:
The polar equation of the comet’s orbit.
To determine
(b)
To find:
How close does the comet come to the sun?
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