Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at the point corresponding to the given value of the parameter. x = t cos(t), y = t sin(t); t = π y =

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Chapter6: Applications Of The Derivative
Section6.3: Implicit Differentiation
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Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at the point corresponding to the given value of the parameter.
x = t cos(t), y = t sin(t); t = π
y =
Transcribed Image Text:Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve at the point corresponding to the given value of the parameter. x = t cos(t), y = t sin(t); t = π y =
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