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[SOLVED] Polar area between two equations
Using polar coordinates, find the area of the region shared by both curves [2cos(theta) and 2sin(theta)]
.5integral((2cos(theta) - 2sin(theta))^2)dtheta)
Ok. So I know what equation I have to use. I also know that one of the limits of integration will be pi/4 (the point that's not on the origin). However, I don't know what theta value represents the point on the origin. I may be doing this all wrong. Any help is appreciated.
Homework Statement
Using polar coordinates, find the area of the region shared by both curves [2cos(theta) and 2sin(theta)]
Homework Equations
.5integral((2cos(theta) - 2sin(theta))^2)dtheta)
The Attempt at a Solution
Ok. So I know what equation I have to use. I also know that one of the limits of integration will be pi/4 (the point that's not on the origin). However, I don't know what theta value represents the point on the origin. I may be doing this all wrong. Any help is appreciated.