Cartesian equation

noun

An equation that describes a line or plane in terms of the relationship between the coordinates on the axes involved.

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Meanings

nounCartesian equation (plural Cartesian equations)

plural Cartesian equations

  1. algebraAn equation that describes a line or plane in terms of the relationship between the coordinates on the axes involved.
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