The parametric equations are
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where
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Construct a table for different values
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Graph :
\1) Draw the coordinate plane.
\2) Plot the points.
\3) Connect those points with a smooth curve.
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The arrow mark represents the orientation of the parametric equations.
\Find the rectangular equation of the curve.
\Consider
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Solve for
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Substitute
in
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The rectangular equation of the curve is
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Graph of the parametric equations
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The rectangular equation of the curve is
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