Based on the parametric equation shown, how do you solve for the following?

(a) Sketch the curve by using the parametric equations to plot points. Indicate with an arrow the direction in which the curve is traced as t increases.
(b) Eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve.

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Based on the parametric equation shown, how do you solve for the following?
  
  
(a) Sketch the curve by using the parametric equations to plot points. Indicate with an arrow the direction in which the curve is traced as t increases. 
(b) Eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve.

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Based on the parametric equation shown, how do you solve for the following? (a) Sketch the curve by using the parametric equations to plot points. Indicate with an arrow the direction in which the curve is traced as t increases. (b) Eliminate the parameter to find a Cartesian equation of the curve.