Equation for Point P's Path in Parametric Problem

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The problem involves two circles: Circle A, fixed at (1,0) with a radius of 1, and Circle B, which rotates around Circle A at a constant speed. At t=0, Circle B is positioned at (3,0), with point P on its edge initially located at (4,0). As Circle B rotates, point P traces a path that resembles a heart shape. The equations for P's path can be derived using parametric equations that account for the rotation and the fixed position of Circle A. The final equations for X and Y will reflect the heart shape traced by point P as Circle B rotates.
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Circle A is fixed at center (1,0) with a radius 1. Circle B, also with radius 1, rotates at one revolution per (2*PI) seconds. Circle B is always connected to circle A at a single point. If at t=0, circle B is centered at (3,0) and point P (point p is on the edge of circle B) is at (4,0), what is the equation for P's path? (It should be a heart).
X=_________
Y=_________
 
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