Question

how do you convert a Cartesian equation into intrinsic equation​

Answer 1

Answer:

Seven years too late of course - still worth answering i suppose: Im no expert but I looked through and nothing you appear to have done is wrong. It occurs to me that the two results (correct answer and our answer) are very similar, one is simply shifted to the left of the other. I think you have to remember the constants of integration. x infact equals -8(1 - s/12)^3/2 + c so (c - x) = 8(1 - s/12)^3/2 so s = 12 - 3(c - x)^2/3 Equating y and x: 4 = (c - x)^2/3 + 3y^2/3(where c appears to be 8). It just so happens that the y constant of integration equals 0. One intrinsic equation can have more than 1 cartesian equivalent. Those are my thoughts at least - hope this helps.