University Calculus: Early Transcendentals (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 10 - Section 10.1 - Parametrizations of Plane Curves - Exercises - Page 562: 1

Answer

$y=x^{2}$

Work Step by Step

Using one of the parametric equations, express t in terms of one variable $x=3t\displaystyle \Rightarrow\quad t=\frac{x}{3}$ Substitute it into the other equation. $y=9t^{2} $ $ y=9(\displaystyle \frac{x}{3})^{2}=x^{2}$ $y=x^{2}$ To graph, create a function value table using values for t, in ascending order of t, calculating the x- and y-coordinates of points on the graph. Plot and join the points obtained with a smooth curve, noting the direction in which t increases.
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