Is (u,v) = (x square - x, x+1) a Parametric Form of a Parabola?

[roberto dona]

Hello. How can I verify that (u,v) = (x square - x, x+1) is a parametric form of a parabola? Thank you!

 

[ShayanJ]

Write x in terms of v and then replace it in the expression for u to obtain u in terms of v.

 

[roberto dona]

That works, thank you!