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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A pair of parametric equations is given. x = 4t + 1, y = (t + 1/4) ^2 Find a rectangular-coordinate equation for the curve by eliminating the parameter.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

hint: solve for t in x = 4t+1 Then substitute that expression of t into the second parametric equation. Afterwards simplify as much as you can.

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