Eliminating the parameter from x = sin t, y = csc t

StudentofSci · May 6, 2012

Homework Statement

Elimnate the parameter to find a rectangular equation of the curve. x=sin t, y= csc t

I believe trignometric identities are relevant to this problem. cscx=1/sinx

csc x =1/ sin x
thus
y=1/x
Is this the answer? any help is appreciated thank you.

Bohrok · May 6, 2012

Yep, that's right

DryRun · May 7, 2012

StudentofSci said:

Elimnate the parameter to find a rectangular equation of the curve. x=sin t, y= csc t

By "rectangular" you are being asked to find the equation in terms of Cartesian coordinates, which in this case, are x and y. So, y=1/x is correct.