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Pre CAL.103 Graph Polar Equations Including Special Curves Worksheet

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This Pre-Calculus Math worksheet provides structured practice on Pre CAL.103 Graph Polar Equations Including Special Curves. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Pre-CAL.103 Graph Polar Equations Including Special Curves - Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS HSF-TF.1-9(+). Skill statement in this prompt cell: Given a polar equation, select the graph that matches and identify the curve type (circle, rose, cardioid, and so on). Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: CCSS HSF-TF.1-9(+); CCSS HSF-IF.7e; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.6-8; SMP 1,2,3,5,7,8; AP Precalculus CED Unit 3; TX §111.42(c)(4)(A-D), (c)(5)(I); FL MA.912.T.1.3-1.8, MA.912.T.2.1-2.5, MA.912.T.3.1-3.3, MA.912.T.4.1-4.7; VA T.CT.1-2, T.GT.1-2, T.IE.1-3. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.

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Pre-Calculus

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Math

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Match r = 9/(3 + 2 cos(theta)) to one of the polar graphs in the image. Which graph and curve type are correct?
AGraph A - parabola; open curve with one branch
BGraph B - hyperbola; open curve with two branches
CGraph C - cardioid; heart-shaped curve with a cusp at the pole
DGraph D - ellipse; closed conic with focus at the pole and horizontal major axis extending farther left
Solution & Explanation:Rewrite as r = 3/(1 + (2/3)cos(theta)). The eccentricity is 2/3, which is less than 1, so the graph is an ellipse.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
A student is matching polar equations to special curves. Which labeled graph is produced by r = -6 cos(theta) - 8 sin(theta), and what is its curve family?
AGraph A - circle; centered at (3, 4) with radius 5
BGraph B - hyperbola; horizontal transverse axis
CGraph C - circle; centered at (-3, -4) with radius 5, tangent at the pole
DGraph D - limacon; inner loop facing down-left
Solution & Explanation:Multiplying by r gives x2 + y2 = -6x - 8y. Completing the square gives (x + 3)2 + (y + 4)2 = 25, so the graph is a circle through the pole.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
For the polar equation r = 6/(1 - 0.8 sin(theta)), select the labeled graph that matches and identify the curve type.
AGraph A - parabola; open curve with one branch
BGraph B - ellipse; closed conic with focus at the pole and vertical major axis extending upward
CGraph C - hyperbola; open curve with two branches
DGraph D - cardioid; heart-shaped curve with a cusp at the pole
Solution & Explanation:This polar conic has eccentricity e = 0.8. Since e < 1, the graph is an ellipse, and the sine term gives a vertical orientation.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Pre-Calculus Math students. It aligns with educational standard HSF-TF.1-9(+) (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS HSF-TF.1-9(+). Skill statement in this prompt cell: Given a polar equation, select the graph that matches and identify the curve type (circle, rose, cardioid, and so on). Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: CCSS HSF-TF.1-9(+); CCSS HSF-IF.7e; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.6-8; SMP 1,2,3,5,7,8; AP Precalculus CED Unit 3; TX §111.42(c)(4)(A-D), (c)(5)(I); FL MA.912.T.1.3-1.8, MA.912.T.2.1-2.5, MA.912.T.3.1-3.3, MA.912.T.4.1-4.7; VA T.CT.1-2, T.GT.1-2, T.IE.1-3. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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