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Question 987500: Find an equivalent equation in rectangular coordinates for the equation r=4sin(θ)
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Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Always substitute for the trig functions first using 
, , .



Clear of fractions by multiplying through by r



Finally replace r by  or in this case  by  but always 
wait till the last step to substitute for r.



Edwin
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