A curve has the parametric equations
x=4t−8,y=t2−25 x = 4t - 8, \quad y = t^2 - 25 x=4t−8,y=t2−25Find the points where the curve crosses the coordinate axes.
Find an expression for dydx\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}dxdy in terms of xxx.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 8.1 Parametric Equations with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 20 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.