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Parametric equations
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Grade 12
Precalculus
Parametric equations
Grade 12 Math
Parametric equations
The main lesson, then each kind of problem it solves.
Parametric equations
Main lesson
An ellipse traced by an angle
Use this for “Eliminate the parameter from x = 1 + 3 cos t, y = −2 + 2 sin t.”
A launch as parametric equations
Use this for “A ball is thrown at 20 m/s, 30° up. Where is it after 1 s, and when does it land?”
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