Question
A curve is given by parametric equations x=t^2−1,y=t+1. Eliminate the parameter t to find a Cartesian equation of the curveSimplify your answer
Answers
oobleck
t = y-1, so
x = (y-1)^2 - 1
That's a parabola with vertex at (-1,1) opening to the right.
x = (y-1)^2 - 1
That's a parabola with vertex at (-1,1) opening to the right.