Points of intersection to find area inside a region

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The discussion focuses on using double integrals to find the area of the region defined by the polar equations \( r = 1 + \cos(\theta) \) and \( r = 2\sin(\theta) \). Participants express confusion regarding the points of intersection of these equations and the appropriate limits for \( \theta \). The consensus is to restrict \( \theta \) to the interval \([0, \pi]\) due to the nature of the sine function. Key substitutions involving trigonometric identities lead to the equation \( \tan(\theta/2) = \frac{1}{2} \), which is pivotal for solving the problem.

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  • Understanding of polar coordinates and equations
  • Knowledge of double integrals in calculus
  • Familiarity with trigonometric identities and substitutions
  • Ability to solve equations involving trigonometric functions
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  • Study the method of solving double integrals in polar coordinates
  • Learn how to find points of intersection for polar curves
  • Explore trigonometric identities, particularly half-angle and double-angle formulas
  • Practice solving equations involving \( \tan(\theta/2) \) and other trigonometric functions
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Use a dounble integral to find the area of the region inside r = 1+ cos (theta) and outside r = 2sin (theta). sketch region and indecate the points of intersection.

I'm confused how to find the points of intersection of these two equations

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I've tried several trig identities and i just can't seem to get it. Can anyone help me get started on this problem??
 
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have you tried some double/half angle formula?
 
also are there any limits put on theta in the question. Note r = 2 sin(\theta) is only positive for \theta \in (0,\pi)
 
there's no limits to theta. I have tried half and double angle formulas but I keep getting stuck.
 
ok, well a negative radius doesn't make much sense to me, so assume we're only working in
\theta \in [0,\pi]

so how about equating r = 1- cos(\theta)and r = 2sin(\theta), then substituting:
cos(\theta) = 1-2sin^2(\theta/2)
sin(\theta) = 2sin(\theta/2)cos(\theta/2)
 
So after substituting that, I used sin(Θ/2) = ( 1-cosΘ / 2)^(1/2) and cos(Θ/2) = (1+cosΘ / 2)
at the end i got 2 = 2 (1-cos^2(Θ) )^(1/2) + (1-cosΘ) / 2
I'm not sure what to do after this. Did I take it a whole wrong direction?
 
i think so, just try the first substitution & some simplification and see how you go, i got to an equation something like
tan(\theta/2) = \frac{1}{2}
and thought that was enough to solve for
 

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