The curve represented by $x = 5(\cos t + \sin t)$ and $y = 3(\cos t - \sin t)$ is (where $t$ is a parameter):

  • A
    pair of straight lines
  • B
    parabola
  • C
    ellipse
  • D
    hyperbola

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