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  1. April 28th 2009, 02:26 PM #1
    leinadwerdna
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    Calculus of polar curves

    Find the equation of the vertical and horizontal tangents to the curve r=1+cos(theta).
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    If you want see my website-- for an explanation of derivatives and integrals in polar coordinates

    Polar Coordinates- Derivatives and Integrals
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