
Namita S. answered 08/08/16
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(x–2)2 + y2 = 4
Now, We use the formulas giving the relationship between polar and rectangular coordinates:
R 2 = x 2 + y 2,
y = R sin t
x = R cos t
x2-4x+4+y2=4
x2+y2-4x+4-4=0
x2+y2-4x=0
R2-4 Rcost=0 ----------------used (R2=x2+y2) and x=Rcost
R(R-4cost)=0
R=0
or
R-4cost=0
R=4cost .......polar form of equation
The equation R = 0 is the pole. But the pole is included in the graph of the second equation R = 4 cos t