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The set of parametric equations represents a line. Without eliminating the parameter, find the slope of the line. x = 7 + 2t, y = 5 – 4t II dy/ dx =?

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Answer:


(dy)/(dx)=-2

Explanation:

Given a set of parametric equations that represent a line. Find the slope of the line without eliminating the parameter.


x = 7 + 2t \\ y = 5 - 4t

Differentiate each equation with respect to t.


x = 7 + 2t \\\\\Longrightarrow \boxed{ (dx)/(dt)=2}


y = 5-4t \\\\\Longrightarrow \boxed{ (dy)/(dt)=-4}


\boxed{\left\begin{array}{ccc}\text{\underline{Note:}}\\\\\Big{(dy)/(dx)=(((dy)/(dt) ))/(((dx)/(dt)))} \end{array}\right}


(dy)/(dx)=(((dy)/(dt) ))/(((dx)/(dt)))} \\\\\Longrightarrow (dy)/(dx)=(-4)/(2) \\\\\therefore \boxed{\boxed{(dy)/(dx)==-2}}

Thus, the problem is solved.

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