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

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Homework Statement



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


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

The Attempt at a Solution



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