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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Please HELP! Write the polar equation in rectangular form. r = -12 cos(theta)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (blank ):

Do you have options or not?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No options

OpenStudy (blank ):

Ok, just a second, I'm working on it

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Do you have an equation to do this?

OpenStudy (blank ):

I'm looking online

OpenStudy (blank ):

x^2+y^2=-12x This is exactly the same. I found it by just doing trial and error. I couldn't find a formula so I just played around with it.

OpenStudy (blank ):

x^2+y^2=-12x is the polar equation r = -12 cos(theta) in rectangular form.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thanks for your help

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