Eliminate the parameter of a sideways parabola

Eliminate the parameter of a sideways parabola

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Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial discusses solving for T in equations, initially focusing on the X equation but noting its complexity due to multiple T terms. It suggests an alternative approach by solving for T in the Y equation, which simplifies the process. The tutorial then simplifies the equation for X and identifies the resulting curve as a horizontal parabola. It concludes with advice on when to solve for T in the X equation and when to use the Y equation.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential challenge when solving for T in the X equation?

There is only one T term.

The equation is always linear.

There are multiple T terms, including quadratic and linear.

The equation is already solved for T.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of substituting Y + 1 = T into the equation?

A cubic equation

A constant equation

A quadratic equation

A linear equation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of curve does the equation X = y^2 + 4Y + 3 represent?

A hyperbola

A circle

A parabola

An ellipse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does flipping X and Y affect the orientation of a parabola?

It opens to the right.

It opens to the left.

It opens downwards.

It opens upwards.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the orientation of a parabola when X and Y are swapped?

Circular

Horizontal

Diagonal

Vertical