SOLUTION: Find the rectangular equation for the plane curve defined by the following parametric equations.
x=tan theta, y=4 cot theta
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Question 1120843: Find the rectangular equation for the plane curve defined by the following parametric equations.
x=tan theta, y=4 cot theta
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Use the identity: 
Substitute:
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