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Convert the given Cartesian equation into a polar equation.
3y=4x^2

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Answer:r=3sinθ/4cos^2 θ.

Explanation:

To convert to polar coordinates, we use the relationships

xy=rcosθ=rsinθ.

Substituting these into the given equation, we find

3y3rsinθ3rsinθ=4x2=4(rcosθ)2=4r2cos2θ

Divide each side of the equation by the common factor r to get

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