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A general coordinate system had to be devised prior to describing planes or other objects. As provided in the link, Rene Descartes is considered the founder of the Cartesian coordinate system in 1637, but Fermat also made contributions. See related links on the lives of Descartes and Fermat.
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Why is the coordinate plane called the Cartesian plane?
The coordinate plane is sometimes call the Cartesian plane because Rene Descartes is often credited with inventing the coordinate plane and so the coordinate plane is sometimes called the Cartesian plane,in his honor.
What is the other name for coordinate plane?
The Rectangular Coordinate Plane
How do you map a coordinate plane?
the coordinate plane is a map of points
What does it mean to describe a plot on a coordinate plane?
It means to put the coordinates you were given on the coordinate plane. Ex. (-3,2) you find it the on the coordinate plane and then you plot it or graph it
Why is the coordinate plane is sometimes called the cartesian plane?
A coordinate plane is sometimes called Cartesian plane in honor of René Descartes. YOU ARE AN IDIOT
What is a coordinate plane that has no breaks in it?
A coordinate plane! If it has one or more breaks in it is not a coordinate plane but only a part of one.
Is a coordinate graph the same as a coordinate plane?
no, coordinate graph is a graph made on a coordinate plane i.e xy-plane
Why is the coordinate plane called the Cartesian plane?
The coordinate plane is sometimes call the Cartesian plane because Rene Descartes is often credited with inventing the coordinate plane and so the coordinate plane is sometimes called the Cartesian plane,in his honor.
What is a sentence for coordinate plane?
A coordinate plane for 6 is -4,4
What is the other name for coordinate plane?
The Rectangular Coordinate Plane
How do you map a coordinate plane?
the coordinate plane is a map of points
Other names for coordinate plane?
another name for a coordinate plane is Cartesian plane.
What is plane in algebra?
A plane is the coordinate plane.
How is a coordinate plane similar to a coordinate system?
The coordinate system can be in any number of dimensions whereas the coordinate plane is a 2-dimensional concept.
What does it mean to describe a plot on a coordinate plane?
It means to put the coordinates you were given on the coordinate plane. Ex. (-3,2) you find it the on the coordinate plane and then you plot it or graph it
What is the difference between coordinate system and coordinate plane?
The coordinate system can be in any number of dimensions whereas the coordinate plane is a 2-dimensional concept.
What is used to locate a point on the coordinate plane?
What is used to locate a point in a coordinate plane
