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PrecalculusChallengeConic Sections and Parametric Equations

Conic Sections and Parametric Equations · Challenge problem

A curve is traced by x=sin⁡t+cos⁡tx=\sin t+\cos t, y=sin⁡tcos⁡ty=\sin t\cos t. Find the largest value of x+yx+y at any point of the curve.