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: 9

Answer

$y=1-2x^{2},\ \ x\in[-1,1]$

Work Step by Step

From the parametric equation for x, we see that $x\in[-1,1].$ Using a double angle identity formula for cosine, $\cos 2t=1-2\sin^{2}t$ substituting, we arrive at $ \fbox{$y=1-2x^{2},\ \ x\in[-1,1]$}$ (part of a parabola that opens down) 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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