IB skill practice

Use parametric functions

Evaluate and interpret parametric representations, including parameter values and coordinates.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Use parametric functions - visual substitution

For the parametric curve \(x=t\), \(y=t^{2}\), enter \(y\) when \(t=-2\).

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.