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Cardioid Patterns - Discover Using Graphs

Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Polar Equations
Level
9-12
Activity Time
30 Minutes
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TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons

Cardioid Patterns - Discover Using Graphs

Activity Overview

This activity will give students an opportunity to discover a pattern in the graphs of cardioids.

Before the Activity

This lesson can be used as an introduction to cardioids. The concept does not need to be introduced beforehand. The concept of polar equations and polar graphs should be discussed prior to this lesson.

During the Activity

Teacher directions are given in the overview document.

Subject Area
Math: Precalculus: Polar Equations
Level
9-12
Activity Time
30 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
Resource Types
Lessons
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