Write each polar equation in rectangular form. $$r^{2}=4-r \cos \theta$$
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First, we can use the identity $r^2=x^2+y^2$ to substitute for $r^2$ in the equation: $$x^2+y^2=4-r\cos\theta$$ Show more…
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