What is the common name for the polar graph of the equation r = 1 + cos(theta)?
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Cardioid
A cardioid is a heart-shaped curve. It belongs to the family of limaçons and is formed when the constant term and the coefficient of the trigonometric term are equal.
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- What name is given to the heart-shaped polar curve defined by the equation r = 1 + cos(θ)?