A. Sketch the curve by using the parametric equations to plot points. Indicate with an arrow the direction in which the curve is traced as t increases. b. Eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve.

x=1 + 3t, y= 2-t^2

y  =  2 -  ( x - 1)²/9

Step-by-step explanation: See Annex

As the parameter t increases,  the value of x increases and the value of y decreases, we get the figure of the annex ( the arrow in the Annex indicates the way of the curve with t increasing.

b) to eliminate the parameter:

x  =  1  + 3*t    (1)          y  =  2  -  t²  (2)

Then  from equation (1)  t  = ( x  - 1 ) / 3

plugging that value in equation (2)

y  =  2  -  [ (  x  -  1 ) / 3 ]²

y  =  2  - ( x² + 1 - 2*x)/9

9*y  =  18  - x² + 1 - 2*x    or    y  =  2 -  ( x - 1)²/9

The curve is a parabol

fist on the left goes with the third on the right. second on the left goes with the fourth on the right. third on the left goes with the second on the right. the fourth on the left goes with first on the right

step-by-step explanation: