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The letters $r$ and $\theta$ represent polar coordinates. Write each equation using rectangular coordinates $(x, y)$.$r=\frac{4}{1-\cos \theta}$
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The polar coordinates \((r, \theta)\) can be converted to rectangular coordinates \((x, y)\) using the following equations: \[ x = r \cos \theta \] \[ y = r \sin \theta \] \[ r^2 = x^2 + y^2 \] Show more…
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