A curve has parametric equations x = 2 sin θ, y = cos 2θ. Find y in terms of x

  1. y = cos2θ . 2) cos2θ = 1 - 2sin²θ. 3) x = 2sinθ. 4) x² = 4sin²θ. 5) (1/2)x² = 2sin²θ. 6) y = 1 - (1/2)x².
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