How do I convert polar coordinates $(6, 60^circ)$ to rectangular coordinates?

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Answer 1 · 2014-09-11T06:08:28

$radius = r = 6$

$theta = 60$ degrees

Make appropriate substitutions for $r$ and $theta$

$x= r cos (theta) -> 6cos(60) = 6 * 1/2 =3$

$y= r sin(theta) -> 6sin(60)=6*sqrt3/2=3sqrt3$

Solution: $(3,3sqrt3)$

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How do I convert polar coordinates (6, 60^circ)(6, 60^circ) to rectangular coordinates?