Entering and Graphing Polar Functions

  • Press the MODE key (second row).

  • Use the ARROW keys and the ENTER key to select Pol as shown to the right.

  • Press the Y= key. Note that you can now enter polar equations of the form r=f(theta).

  • Enter the function r1=1.5-2.5*cos(theta). To get "theta" (the symbol, NOT the word), use the variable key (x,T,"theta") in the third row.

  • Press ZOOM then 4 to get the graph shown to the right.

  • The WINDOW key (top row) allows you to change screen parameters.