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Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Parametric Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Visual Calculus offers a tutorial on how to graph systems of parametric equations with several examples.
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Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College: Parametric Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanations and examples of parametric equations--in which a curve is traced out over time, sometimes doubling back on itself or crossing itself.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Parametric Equations

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This questions set tests the following knowledge and skills in parametrics: graphing parametric equations; projectile motion; conversions between parametric and nonparametric forms. Solutions are provided.
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Richland Community College

Richland Community College: Parametric Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
This is a discussion of how to graph parametric equations, how to enter them into your calculator, and how to eliminate the parameter. The site has examples to help clarify the concept of eliminating the parameter.