Use a graphing utility to graph the curve represented by the parametric equations. (Indicate the orientation of the curve.) x = t^8, y = 8 ln(t) Eliminate the parameter and write the corresponding rectangular equation.
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Graphing the curve: Using a graphing utility, we can plot the parametric equations x = t^8 and y = ln(t) for a range of values of t. Here is the graph:  The curve appears to start at the origin and Show more…
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