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Parametric equations for Tangent line of an ellipse
Homework Statement The ellipsoid 4x^2+2y^2+z^2=16 intersects the plane y=2 in an ellipse. Find parametric equations for the tangent line to this ellipse at the point (1,2,2) Homework Equations sin(t)^2 + cos(t)^2 = 1 The Attempt at a Solution After plugging 2 in for y, I get...- derek1999
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