Question

How do you turn the parametric equations into a Cartesian equation x = t -1 y = -3 t?

Answer 1

The answer is `y=-3(x+1)`

Explanation:

You have to eliminate `t` between the two equations.
`x=t-1` `=>` `t=x+1`
`y=-3t` `=>` `t=-y/3`
`:.` `x+1=-y/3`
`y=-3(x+1)`