SOLUTION: If the parametric equations of a curve are y=t-e^t and x=t+e^t ,find the cartesian equation of the curve

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Question 1202996: If the parametric equations of a curve are y=t-e^t and x=t+e^t ,find the cartesian
equation of the curve
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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when a variable occurs both in and out of an exponent, the problem is not
algebraic, and requires special functions to solve it. In this case, the
Lambert W function.  Have you studied that?  If not, this is too advanced
a problem for you.

Edwin