Converting between Polar and Rectangular Equations (8.7.3) Flashcards
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• The polar transformation equations can be used to convert a rectangular equation (i.e., an equation in terms of x and y) to a polar equation (i.e., an equation in terms of r and θ), and to convert a polar equation into a rectangular equation.
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• The polar transformation equations can be used to convert a rectangular equation (i.e., an equation in terms of x and y) to a polar equation (i.e., an equation in terms of r and θ), and to convert a polar equation into a rectangular equation.