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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
