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Chapter 1 Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates

References.

Introduction.

Chapter 1 of OpenStax Calculus Volume 3 simply reproduces Chapter 7 of OpenStax Calculus Volume 2
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openstax.org/books/calculus-volume-2/pages/7-introduction
, and so the corresponding class notes are also reproduced here for convenient review when we see similar topics in Section 3.3 and Section 5.5 (and to keep the chapter numbering in sync.)

Chapter Review.

When reviewing this chapter, also look at the end of chapter review material in OpenStax Calculus Volume 3, including Key Terms
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openstax.org/books/calculus-volume-3/pages/1-key-terms
, Key Equations
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openstax.org/books/calculus-volume-3/pages/1-key-equations
and Key Concepts
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openstax.org/books/calculus-volume-3/pages/1-key-concepts
.