Set equation and solve: To find the points where the curve intersects the x-axis, we need to set r equal to 0 and solve for θ.0=8cos(θ)
Isolate cos(θ): Divide both sides by 8 to isolate cos(θ).80=cos(θ)cos(θ)=0
Find theta values: Find the values of theta where the cosine function equals 0.cos(θ)=0 at θ=2π and 23π
Convert theta to points: Convert the values of theta back into points on the curve using the polar coordinate system.For θ=2π, r=8cos(2π)=8(0)=0For θ=23π, r=8cos(23π)=8(0)=0
Intersecting points: The points where the curve intersects the x-axis are at (0,2π) and (0,23π).
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