The parametric equations are ,
where
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Construct a table for different values .
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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.
\Find the rectangular equation of the curve.
\Consider .
Solve for .
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Substitute in
.
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The rectangular equation of the curve is .
Graph of the parametric equations ,
is
The rectangular equation of the curve is .