The foundation of the polar coordinate system consists of a point, called the ____________, and a ray extending out from it, called the ____________.Group of answer choicespolar axis; poleorigin; 𝑥−axispole; polar axis𝑥−axis; origin PreviousNext
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The foundation of the polar coordinate system consists of a point, called the ____________, and a ray extending out from it, called the ____________.Group of answer choicespolar axis; poleorigin; 𝑥−axispole; polar axis𝑥−axis; origin PreviousNext
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The foundation of the polar coordinate system consists of a point, called the pole, and a ray extending out from it, called the polar axis.
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