Eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve x

aidmoon2x

aidmoon2x

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2021-11-17

Eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve x=sint, y=csct, 0<t<π2

Answer & Explanation

Parminquale

Parminquale

Beginner2021-11-18Added 17 answers

Step 1
Given that
x=sint (1)
Step 2
Also given that
y=csct=1sint
By definition
csct=1sint
Using Eqn(1), We replace sint with x in the RHS
y=1x
Step 3
Given that t(0,π2)
Note that sin(0) and sin(π2)=1
Therefore, x(0,1)
And because y=1x
We have y(1,)
Answer
y=1x
Where x(0,1)

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