. Eliminate the parameter t. Find a rectangular equation for the curve described by
the parametric equations.
x= 6 tan t, y=8sect ; 0

Question

. Eliminate the parameter t. Find a rectangular equation for the curve described by 
the parametric equations.
x= 6 tan t, y=8sect ; 0<t<2pie

tkhunny · Answer

Note:

Pie is for eating.
Pi is for math and Greek spellers.

Have you considered following the instructions and eliminating the variable?

anonymous · Answer

yea sorry and i tried but couldnt do it

jhannybean · Answer

Since you have $\ \large x= 6\tan(t)$  and $\ y=8 \sec(t)$ , which trig identity do you know relates to both $\ \sec (t)$ and $\ \tan(t)$?

jhannybean · Answer

Do you not remember your trig identities?

anonymous · Answer

yes i do

jhannybean · Answer

Can you list them? :)

anonymous · Answer

sec(u) = 1/cosu
tan(u)  = 1/cotu