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Parametric Equations

Both x and y are given as functions of another variable - called a parameter (eg 't').

Thus a pair of equations, called parametric equations, completely describe a single x-y function.

The differentiation of functions given in parametric form is carried out using the Chain Rule.

Example #1

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Example #2    

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Example #3      

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