Parametrics tangent line with point given

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Homework Statement


I understand the setup for finding the slope, but always get confused whether I've fully simplified when trig identities get involved. [/B]

Homework Equations


My dy/dx is [/B]
4sin(θ)cos(θ)
-2csc2(θ) which I simplified to just (-2sin(θ)cos(θ))/(csc2(θ)

Does that simpify to anything better than the way I have done it?

The Attempt at a Solution


Once I simplify the above expression fully, I know how to plug in the point to find the equation. Thanks so much!
 
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