Given parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the xy-plane below, identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. x= - 6 sec (t), y = 6 tan (t), -

Given parametric equations and parameter intervals for the motion of a particle in the xy-plane below, identify the particle's path by finding a Cartesian equation for it. Graph the Cartesian equation. Indicate the portion of the graph traced by the particle and the direction of motion. x= - 6 sec (t), y = 6 tan (t), -

Algebra and Trigonometry (MindTap Course List)

4th Edition

ISBN:9781305071742

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter8: Polar Coordinates And Parametric Equations

Section8.CT: Chapter Test

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