Why Does CH3 Direct Radicals to Para and Ortho While COOH Directs to Meta?

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Why does CH3 direct the new coming radical to Para and ortho while COOH directs it to meta?
 
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You have to look at if its an electron withdrawing or electron donor group. What is CH3 and COOH?
 

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