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Eliminate exponential and trigonometric parameters

Find the Cartesian equation for each curve and give restrictions on xx where possible.

(i) x=etx=e^t, y=e3ty=e^{3t}.

(ii) x=ln⁡tx=\ln t, y=ty=\sqrt t, for t>0t>0.

(iii) x=5+4sec⁡θx=5+4\sec\theta, y=1+tan⁡θy=1+\tan\theta.

CJC · Discussion · Question 3

Express the parameter or its trig functions in terms of x and y.

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