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Graphing Parametric Equations

Question 171369 • Precalculus

Which parametric equations represent y = – |x|? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
x = –t and y = |–t|
B
x = t2 and y = –|t2|
C
x = 2t and y = –|2t|
D
x = t3 and y = |t3|
E
x = t + 4 and y = –|t + 4|

Explanation

For the equations to represent y = −|x|, x must range over all real numbers and y must equal the negative absolute value of that same x. In C, x = 2t covers all real numbers, and y = −|2t| = −|x|. In E, x = t + 4 also covers all real numbers, and y = −|t + 4| = −|x|. Choice B covers only x ≥ 0, while A and D have the wrong sign for y.

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