(a) Modifying the parametric equations of a unit circle, �find parametric equations for the ellipse:

x^2/a^2 + y^2/b^2 = 1

(b) Eliminate the parameter to �find a Cartesian equation of the curve

x=2sint; y=4+cost; t >(or equal to) 0

2 answers

(a) x = a sint y = b cost

(b) (x)^2/4 + (y-4)^2 = 1
can you explain how you got both answers?