answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

You do not have to. You could use polar coordinates, if you prefer.

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why graph on the Cartesian coordinate system?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Who invented a coordinate system?

Rene Descartes invented the Cartesian Coordinate System, hence the name, and Ramanujan created the coordinate graph.


In addition to moving the graph of a function around the Cartesian coordinate system what can you also change on the graph?

shape


In addition to moving the graph of a function around the Cartesian coordinate system you can also change the graph's?

shape


What is the cartesian coordnate system?

The cartesian coordinate system is the basic coordinate system people are familiar with. If you were to plot a basic X Y graph, where X and Y increase towards infinity, you are graphing in the cartesian coordinate system. There are a few other popular coordinate systems for more advanced math, but they are rarely used by most people. (polar coordinate system is common for some calculus equations)


When a relationship is graph on a cartesian coordinate system what represents the dependent variable?

In the Cartesian plane, the dependent variable is usually plotted on the y-axis.


Who discovered cartesian coordinate system?

The Cartesian Coordinate System was discovered by Rene Descartes.


What is the cartesian coordinate system used for?

Cartesian coordinate system is used for map making, GPA for cars.


The vertical axis in a Cartesian coordinate system?

The z axis in the vertical axis in the Cartesian Coordinate System.


When was the Cartesian Coordinate System invented?

The Cartesian coordinate system was invented in the 17th century. The idea of this system was developed in 1637.


Who was named after cartesian coordinate system?

I am not sure that anyone was named AFTER the Cartesian coordinate system. Malcolm X, possibly!


What 3-D is in relation to the Cartesian coordinate system?

The Cartesian coordinate system can be used in 3 or more dimensions.


What are used to locate and graph points in the Cartesian coordinate system?

Coordinants. If you're looking for an answer with 12 letters good luck..