Changing from parametric form to algebraic form

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Start date Oct 10, 2006
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The discussion focuses on converting parametric equations for two objects into algebraic form. The equations provided describe the positions of the objects in terms of time, with X1 and Y1 for the first object and X2 and Y2 for the second. Participants are seeking clarification on how to express these equations without the time variable. The main goal is to find a relationship between the coordinates of the two objects. Understanding the specific parameters and desired outcomes will aid in the conversion process.

Oct 10, 2006

Burr2

X1 T = 10T

Y1 T = 100 + (.5 * -9.8T^2)

X2 T = 100 - 12.3 T

Y2 T = 0

How do I put this into algebraic form? it seems easy but I just can't get it.

Last edited: Oct 10, 2006

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Oct 11, 2006

andrevdh

It seems these four equations describes the positional coordinates of two different objects as functions of time.

So what do you need to determine about these two objects?

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