SOLUTION: find the rectangular equation of the curve whose parametric equations are x=-2sin(t) and y=cos(t), where 0 <= t <= 2pi

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Question 218359: find the rectangular equation of the curve whose parametric equations are
x=-2sin(t) and y=cos(t), where 0 <= t <= 2pi
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: use the identity . You can square both sides of each equation to get and . From there, isolate the trig functions and perform the necessary substitutions.


Note: your answer should be . Let me know if you still need help.