SOLUTION: Convert the rectangular equation to polar form. y = x. I'm confused because there are no numbers for y or x.

Question 683932: Convert the rectangular equation to polar form. y = x.
I'm confused because there are no numbers for y or x.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The slope of y = x is 1 or 1/1. So a 45-45-90 degree triangle forms telling us that y = x makes a 45 degree angle with the x-axis.

Therefore, the equation is $\large \theta = 45$ if you want the angle in degrees. Or the equation is $\large \theta = 45$ if you want the angle in radians.
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