Find a polar equation for the curve represented by the given Cartesian equation. x^2 = 3y r = 3 tan ? sec ? r = 3 sin ? r = 3 tan ? r = 3 cos ? sin ? r = 3 tan ? csc ?
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Let's assume the given Cartesian equation is $y = 3\sin{x}$. Now, we know that $x = r\cos{\theta}$ and $y = r\sin{\theta}$ in polar coordinates. So, we can substitute these values into the given equation: $r\sin{\theta} = 3\sin{(r\cos{\theta})}$ Show more…
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