Cont. numerical solution to gravity

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I believe I am misunderstanding the equations I must use for the Runge Kutta of an orbit in polar coordinates.
What differential equations can i use which will allow me to numerically determine both an object's distance and angle in an orbit, dependent on time?
 
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