The polar equation is
.
(i)
\Test for Symmetry about
:
Replace
and simplify the equation.
If the resulting equation is equal to the original equation then it is
\symmetry about
.

The polar equation is symmetric with respect to
.
(ii)
\Test for Symmetry about polar-axis:
\Replace
and simplify the equation.
If the resulting equation is equal to the original equation then it is
\symmetry about polar axis.
\
The polar equation is symmetric with respect to polar axis.
\(iii)
\Test for Symmetry about pole:
\Replace
and simplify the equation.
If the resulting equation is equal to the original equation then it is
\symmetry about pole.
\
The polar equation is symmetric with respect to pole.
\The polar equation is
is symmetric with respect to
,
polar axis and pole.