Descartes worked on the idea for the Cartesian coordinate system over the course of many years. His writings, including "Geometry", which was published in 1637, outlined the idea of the Cartesian coordinate system.
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Rene Descartes.
The Cartesian plane coordinates
Yes as for example the French mathematician Rene Descartes created coordinated geometry which is plotted on the Cartesian plane.
Rene Descartes used the Cartesian coordinate system for algebraic equations. Through the system he was able to give a visual representation of the equations.
Rene Descartes invented the Cartesian coordinate system and the idea of the x-y axis. He used the coordinate system to express equations and formulas visually through slopes and lines. He created a slope for the equation, rather than the equation for a slope.