A curve has the parametric equations x = (t + 1)

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · A Level · Mathematics · Coordinate geometry in the (x y) plane · Coordinate geometry in the (x y) plane

Problem

A curve has the parametric equations

x = \ln(t + 1), \quad y = t^2 - 5, \quad t > -1

Find the points where the curve crosses the coordinate axes.