Parametric Equations, Polar Coordinates, and Vector-Valued FunctionsArea = 12∫αβ[r(θ)]2dθ\frac{1}{2} \int_{\alpha}^{\beta} [r(\theta)]^2 d\theta
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Area = 12∫αβ[r(θ)]2dθ\frac{1}{2} \int_{\alpha}^{\beta} [r(\theta)]^2 d\theta

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