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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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 if you want the angle in degrees. Or the equation is if you want the angle in radians.