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Homework Statement
The x and y coordinates of a particle moving in the x-y plane are [tex]x=8sin(t)[/tex] and [tex]y=6cos(t)[/tex]. What is the equation of the path of the particle?
Homework Equations
[tex]m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}[/tex]
[tex]y-y_1=m(x-x_1)[/tex]
The Attempt at a Solution
I am stuck on how to approach this problem.
I drew a picture:
Any tips and hints would be great. Thanks!