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The letters $x$ and y represent rectangular coordinates. Write each equation using polar coordinates $(r, \theta)$.$x^2=4 y$
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We know that in rectangular coordinates, $x = r \cos(\theta)$ and $y = r \sin(\theta)$. Now, we can rewrite the given equation $x^2 = 4y$ in terms of polar coordinates: Show more…
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