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If we convert (r, θ) = (4, π/3) to Cartesian coordinates, what is the x-value?

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The conversion formula is x = r cos θ. Here, x = 4 * cos(π/3) = 4 * 0.5 = 2.

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For the polar coordinate point (4, π/3), what is the corresponding x-coordinate in the Cartesian system?

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