Parametric to Rectangular

[dmathe]

Given that x = t + t^2, and y = t + 2t^2, what is the rectangular form of the equation?

It's been giving me a bit of trouble, so I'd really appreciate any help I can get. Thank you in advance!

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Given that x = t + t^2, and y = t + 2t^2, what is the rectangular form of the equation?

It's been giving me a bit of trouble, so I'd really appreciate any help I can get. Thank you in advance!

I would start with:

y - x = t^2 and

y - 2x = -t

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