Question: The curve with parametric equations x = (1 + 2 sin ) cos , y = (1 + 2 sin ) sin is called

The curve with parametric equations x = (1 + 2 sin θ) cos θ, y = (1 + 2 sin θ) sin θ is called a limaçon and is shown in the accompanying figure. Find the points (x, y) and the slopes of the tangent lines at these points for


a. θ = 0. 


b. θ = π/2. 


c. θ = 4π/3.y 3 1 X

y 3 1 X

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