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