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Parametric Equations

Parametric Equations

A system of equations with more than one dependent variable. Often parametric equations are used to represent the position of a moving point.

 

Two parametric equation examples: x=4t−t², y=2^t (moving point on x-y plane); x=s+t+1, y=2s−t, z=4s+7 (plane in space).

 

 

See also

Parameter, parametrize, area using parametric equations, parametric derivative formulas, polar coordinates