Table of contents
- 0. Review of College Algebra4h 43m
- 1. Measuring Angles39m
- 2. Trigonometric Functions on Right Triangles2h 5m
- 3. Unit Circle1h 19m
- 4. Graphing Trigonometric Functions1h 19m
- 5. Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Basic Trigonometric Equations1h 41m
- 6. Trigonometric Identities and More Equations2h 34m
- 7. Non-Right Triangles1h 38m
- 8. Vectors2h 25m
- 9. Polar Equations2h 5m
- 10. Parametric Equations1h 6m
- 11. Graphing Complex Numbers1h 7m
10. Parametric Equations
Graphing Parametric Equations
6:55 minutes
Problem 61
Textbook Question
Textbook QuestionIn Exercises 59–62, sketch the plane curve represented by the given parametric equations. Then use interval notation to give each relation's domain and range. x = t² + t + 1, y = 2t
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Parametric Equations
Parametric equations express the coordinates of points on a curve as functions of a variable, typically denoted as 't'. In this case, 'x' and 'y' are defined in terms of 't', allowing us to describe the curve's shape and behavior as 't' varies. Understanding how to manipulate and interpret these equations is crucial for sketching the curve.
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Domain and Range
The domain of a function refers to the set of all possible input values (in this case, 't') that can be used in the equations, while the range refers to the set of all possible output values ('x' and 'y'). For parametric equations, determining the domain and range involves analyzing the equations to find the limits of 't' and the resulting values of 'x' and 'y'.
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Sketching Curves
Sketching curves from parametric equations involves plotting points derived from the equations for various values of 't' and connecting them to visualize the curve. This process requires an understanding of how changes in 't' affect 'x' and 'y', and it often helps to identify key points, such as intercepts and turning points, to accurately represent the curve.
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Example 1
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