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LEARN MISSIONparametric, polar, and vector representations

parametric, polar, and vector representations

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Parametric tangent

A path is x=t^2+1, y=t^3-t. Then dy/dx=(dy/dt)/(dx/dt)=(3t^2-1)/(2t).

  1. Differentiate both coordinates.
  2. Divide only when dx/dt is nonzero.
  3. Evaluate at t=1.

What is the tangent slope at t=1?

MODELMotion Coordinate Rig
CALC
PROVEChoose with evidence
CLUE

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