Final answer:
To sketch the curve, plot the points obtained by plugging in different values of t and connect them. To eliminate the parameter, equate x = t to x and solve for t. The resulting rectangular equation is y = -6x.
Step-by-step explanation:
(a) Sketching the Curve:
To sketch the curve represented by the parametric equations, we can plot the points obtained by plugging in different values of t. For example, when t = 0, x = 0 and y = 0. When t = 1, x = 1 and y = -1/6.
By plotting these points and connecting them, we can sketch the curve. The orientation of the curve can be determined by analyzing the values of x and y for different values of t.
(b) Eliminating the Parameter:
To eliminate the parameter t and write the resulting rectangular equation, we can equate x = t to x and solve for t. This gives us t = x. Substituting this value back into the equation for y gives us y = -6x.
Therefore, the resulting rectangular equation is y = -6x. The domain of this equation is all real numbers.