MHB Sketch Parametric Curve and Find Cartesian Equation

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sketch the parametric curve and eliminate the parameter to find the cartesian equation of the curve $x=\cos\left({\theta}\right)$, $y=\sec\left({\theta}\right)$, $0\le \theta < \pi/2$

$y=\frac{1}{\cos\left({\theta}\right)}=\frac{1}{x}$

i sketched the curve. how do i do the second part?
 
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You've already eliminated the parameter when you wrote:

$$y=\frac{1}{\cos(\theta)}=\frac{1}{x}$$
 
oh. wow I am really stupid. hahaha thanks (Tongueout)
 

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