SOLUTION: If x= t+2 and y= 3t-4 what is the equation in rectangular form? I know I have to get rid of "t" but I do not know how.

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Question 1100425: If x= t+2 and y= 3t-4 what is the equation in rectangular form? I know I have to get rid of "t" but I do not know how.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Substitute,
t=x-2
Now substitute into the y equation,
y=3%28x-2%29-4
Simplify that for the answer.