The parametric equations are ,
where
.
Construct a table for different values of .
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Graph :
\1) Draw the coordinate plane.
\2) Plot the points.
\3) Connect those points with a smooth curve.
\The arrow mark represents the orientation of the parametric equations.
\The orientation of the graph in the interval is from right to the left.
The orientation of the graph in the interval is from left to right.
Find the rectangular equation of the curve.
\Consider .
Solve for .
Substitute in
.
The rectangular equation of the curve is .
Graph of the parametric equations ,
is \ \
The orientation of the graph in the interval is from right to the left.
The orientation of the graph in the interval is from left to right.
The rectangular equation of the curve is .