Solve the given clairaut equation

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The discussion focuses on solving a Clairaut equation, specifically the equations x = -f'(t) and y = f(t) - tf'(t). The user successfully derived y = 2t^3 and x = 3t^2 but struggled to understand how to eliminate the parameter t to arrive at the equation y^2 = 4t^6. Another participant clarified that cubing x and squaring y allows for the elimination of t, leading to the desired relationship.

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


x=-f'(t)
y=f(t)-tf'(t)

The Attempt at a Solution


Solution in picture. This is the solution to this problem, but I have no idea where the y^2=4t^6 comes from. Doin this problem I get everything up until y=2t^3 and then using x=3t^2 I solved for t and plugged it in, but that's not working. I did every other clairaut's problem like this, but I have no idea where this one goes after the y=2t^3 step.
 
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Marcin H said:

Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


x=-f'(t)
y=f(t)-tf'(t)

The Attempt at a Solution


Solution in picture. This is the solution to this problem, but I have no idea where the y^2=4t^6 comes from. Doin this problem I get everything up until y=2t^3 and then using x=3t^2 I solved for t and plugged it in, but that's not working. I did every other clairaut's problem like this, but I have no idea where this one goes after the y=2t^3 step.

You have ##x = 3t^2## and ##y=2t^3##. He is just eliminating the ##t## by noting if you cube the ##x## and sqare the ##y## both equations will have a ##t^6## so you can eliminate it easily.

It would be much easier to follow the thread if you would type the equations instead of posting images, as per forum rules.
 
Marcin H said:

Homework Statement


View attachment 95671

Homework Equations


x=-f'(t)
y=f(t)-tf'(t)

The Attempt at a Solution


Solution in picture. This is the solution to this problem, but I have no idea where the y^2=4t^6 comes from. Doin this problem I get everything up until y=2t^3 and then using x=3t^2 I solved for t and plugged it in, but that's not working. I did every other clairaut's problem like this, but I have no idea where this one goes after the y=2t^3 step.
ohhhhhhh. I see that now. Thank you! :smile:
 

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