Answer:
Solution : Option D
Step-by-step explanation:
The first thing we want to do here is isolate the cos(t) and sin(t) for both the equations --- ( 1 )
x = 5cos(t) ⇒ x / 5 = cos(t)
y = 2sin(t) ⇒ y / 2 = sin(t)
Let's square both equations now. Remember that cos²t + sin²t = 1. Therefore, we can now add both equations after squaring them --- ( 2 )
( x / 5 )² = cos²(t)
+ ( y / 2 )² = sin²(t)
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x² / 25 + y² / 4 = 1
Remember that addition indicates that the conic will be an ellipse. Therefore your solution is option d.
