SOLUTION: Find the Polar form of the Cartesian equation y=(1/2x). Express answer as r=f(theta)

SOLUTION: Find the Polar form of the Cartesian equation y=(1/2x). Express answer as r=f(theta)

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Question 751296: Find the Polar form of the Cartesian equation y=(1/2x).
Express answer as r=f(theta)
Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assuming you mean

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