Example 1
Sketch the curve given by the parametric equations x = t – 3 and y = 2t – 1 for –3 ≤ t ≤ 3.
1. Create a table of values for –3 ≤ t ≤ 3.
2. Plot the (x, y) coordinates and connect them in order to create a
smooth curve.
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