Math Problem Statement

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Graph the following parametric equations: x = 6 - t^2, y = t/2 for the domain -2 <= t <= 4.

Solution

You have shared a parametric equation problem. The equations are:

x=6t2x = 6 - t^2 y=t2y = \frac{t}{2}

with the parameter tt in the domain 2t4-2 \leq t \leq 4.

Steps to graph the parametric equations:

  1. Calculate key points by substituting different values of tt in the given range [2,4][-2, 4].
  2. Plot the points (x(t),y(t))(x(t), y(t)).
  3. Join the points smoothly to see the shape of the curve.

Let's calculate the values of xx and yy at key points of tt:

For t=2t = -2: x=6(2)2=64=2,y=22=1x = 6 - (-2)^2 = 6 - 4 = 2, \quad y = \frac{-2}{2} = -1

For t=1t = -1: x=6(1)2=61=5,y=12=0.5x = 6 - (-1)^2 = 6 - 1 = 5, \quad y = \frac{-1}{2} = -0.5

For t=0t = 0: x=602=6,y=02=0x = 6 - 0^2 = 6, \quad y = \frac{0}{2} = 0

For t=1t = 1: x=612=61=5,y=12=0.5x = 6 - 1^2 = 6 - 1 = 5, \quad y = \frac{1}{2} = 0.5

For t=2t = 2: x=622=64=2,y=22=1x = 6 - 2^2 = 6 - 4 = 2, \quad y = \frac{2}{2} = 1

For t=3t = 3: x=632=69=3,y=32=1.5x = 6 - 3^2 = 6 - 9 = -3, \quad y = \frac{3}{2} = 1.5

For t=4t = 4: x=642=616=10,y=42=2x = 6 - 4^2 = 6 - 16 = -10, \quad y = \frac{4}{2} = 2

These points will give a curve when plotted on a coordinate plane.

Would you like a detailed graph of these parametric equations or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions you can explore:

  1. What is the geometric shape formed by these parametric equations?
  2. How would changing the domain of tt affect the graph?
  3. Can you express yy as a function of xx by eliminating the parameter tt?
  4. How does the curve behave as tt \to \infty or tt \to -\infty?
  5. How do parametric equations differ from regular Cartesian equations?

Tip: When dealing with parametric equations, it’s helpful to choose symmetric values of tt (like negative and positive values) to better understand the curve's shape.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Parametric Equations
Graphing
Quadratic Functions

Formulas

x = 6 - t^2
y = t / 2

Theorems

Graphing parametric equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12