Question: Recall the formulas for changing coordinates between polar and rectangular coordinates: x = r c o s ( ) , y = r s i

Recall the formulas for changing coordinates between polar and rectangular coordinates: x=rcos(),y=rsin(), and r=x2+y22.
(a)(1.5 points) Using r=x2+y22, show that delrdelx=cos().
(b)(1.5 points) First, rewrite x=rcos() as r=xcos(). Using this result, show that delrdelx=sec().
(c)(5 points) Compare the results in (a) and (b). What's going on...?! Explain the discrepancy/inconsistency CLEARLY and fix the problem.
Recall the formulas for changing coordinates

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