14. Transform the polar equation $r = \tan \theta$ to an equation in rectangular coordinates. (Make sure your equation in rectangular coordinates produces the same graph as $r = \tan \theta$.)
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Step 1: Recall the relationships between polar coordinates $(r, \theta)$ and rectangular coordinates $(x, y)$: $x = r \cos \theta$ $y = r \sin \theta$ $r^2 = x^2 + y^2$ $\tan \theta = \frac{y}{x}$ Show moreā¦
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