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X = 1/2t
y = t^2
Eliminate the parameter and write the resulting rectangular equation.

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x=\frac12t\implies t=2x

\implies y=(2x)^2=4x^2

Or, if you meant


x=\frac1{2t}\implies t=\frac1{2x}

\implies y=\left(\frac1{2x}\right)^2=\frac1{4x^2}
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