AP Precalculus Flashcards: Parametric Functions

Study Parametric Functions in AP Precalculus with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

Determine the Cartesian equation from $x = 4 \cos(t)$ , $y = 5 \sin(t)$ .

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ANSWER

$\frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1$ . Ellipse with semi-axes 4 and 5.

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This deck focuses on Parametric Functions, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Precalculus.

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Practice questions

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Two different parametric representations of a curve are given by

C_1: x(t) = t, y(t) = t^2

for

t \in \mathbb{R}

and

C_2: x(s) = s^3, y(s) = s^6

for

s \in \mathbb{R}

. Which of the following statements correctly compares the two representations?

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