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Mathematics for Marine Engineering / August 6, 2021

Cartesian Coordinates

Using Cartesian Coordinates we mark a point on a graph by how far along and how far up it is: They are also called Rectangular Coordinates because it is like we are forming a rectangle. X and Y Axis

Using Cartesian Coordinates we mark a point on a graph by how far along and how far up it is:

They are also called Rectangular Coordinates because it is like we are forming a rectangle.

X and Y Axis