A curve C has parametric equations x = t 3 t, y = 4 t

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A curve C has parametric equations x = t3 − t, y = 4 − t2, t ∈ ℝ

a. Show that the Cartesian equation of C can be written in the form x2 = (a − y)(b − y)where a and b are integers to be determined.

b. Write down the maximum value of the y-coordinate for any point on this curve.

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Pearson Edexcel A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics Year 2

ISBN: 9781292183404

1st Edition

Authors: Greg Attwood, Jack Barraclough, Ian Bettison, David Goldberg, Alistair Macpherson, Joe Petran

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