Mathematics A-Level
Cartesian form
What Cartesian form means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Cartesian form
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The form obtained by eliminating the parameter, often using substitution or trigonometric identities.
Topics that use Cartesian form
- C: Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Completing the square
- curve sketching
- Eliminating the parameter
- Gradients and intercepts
- Mathematical modelling
- Parallel and perpendicular lines
- Parameter
- parametric equations
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