Question

Find a rectangular equation for the plane curve defined by the parametric equations.

X = t + 4, y = t^2 ; - ∞ < t < ∞

Answer 1

`y=x^2-8x+16`

Explanation:

`x=t+4 \implies t=x-4 \\ \\ y=(x-4)^2=x^2-8x+16`