Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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Chapter 11: Parametric Equations and Polar Coordinates - Section 11.1 - Parametrizations of Plane Curves - Exercises 11.1 - Page 647: 5

Answer

$x^{2}+y^{2}=1$

Work Step by Step

$x=\cos 2t\Rightarrow\quad \left[\begin{array}{ll} t & x\\ 0 & 1\\ \pi/4 & 0\\ \pi/2 & -1\\ 3\pi/4 & 0\\ \pi & 1 \end{array}\right]\Rightarrow\quad-1 \leq x \leq 1$ Square both parametric equations: $\left\{\begin{array}{l} x^{2}=\cos^{2}2t\\ y^{2}=\sin^{2}2t \end{array}\right.$ Add the two equations: $ \fbox{$ x^{2}+y^{2}=1 $}$ To graph, create a table using several values for $t$, and then calculate $(x(t), y(t)),$ plotting the points as you go. Join with a smooth curve, noting the direction in which $t$ increases.
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