Samuel Q.
asked 01/14/21Given the parametric equations below, eliminate the parameter t to obtain an equation for y as a function of x
Given the parametric equations below, eliminate the parameter t to obtain an equation for y as a function of x
x(t)=5 sqrt7
y(t)=6t+7
1 Expert Answer

Bradford T. answered 01/14/21
Retired Engineer / Upper level math instructor
I'm assuming a typo for x(t):
x(t) = 5√t
y(t) = 6t+7
The process is to solve for t in terms of x and then substitute that into y(t) making it y(x).
t = x2/25
y = 6(x2/25) + 7
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Mohammad S.
Is x(t) = 5sqrt(t)?01/14/21