Parametric form

Definition

Parametric form is a way of representing equations using one parameter (usually denoted as t) that describes how coordinates change over time. In parametric equations, both x and y (or other variables) are expressed in terms of this parameter.

Related terms

Equations: Mathematical expressions stating the equality of two algebraic or numerical quantities.

Coordinates:

Ordered pairs or sets of numbers used to locate points in a plane or space.

Parameter: A variable or constant that represents a quantity whose value influences other variables in an equation.