What is a parametric equation?

Eliminating Parameters in Equations

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Mia Campbell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An equation that cannot be converted to Cartesian form.
An equation that includes a parameter.
An equation that is always linear.
An equation without any variables.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Cartesian equation of a unit circle?
x^2 + y^2 = 1
x^2 - y^2 = 1
x^2 + y^2 = 0
x + y = 1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the standard method to eliminate a parameter in equations?
Substitution
Integration
Division
Multiplication
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example given, what operation is performed to both sides of the first equation?
Subtracting 2a
Adding 2a
Multiplying by 2a
Dividing by 2a
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of substituting the rearranged equation into the second equation?
An unsolvable equation
An equation with more parameters
A new equation without the parameter
An equation with the same parameter
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the significance of 'a' in the final Cartesian equation of the parabola?
It is the directrix.
It is the vertex of the parabola.
It is the axis of symmetry.
It represents the focal length.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the parameter in the final Cartesian equation?
It is squared.
It remains unchanged.
It is doubled.
It is eliminated.
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