Find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point corresponding to the given value of the parameter. x = t¹ + 1, y = t³ + t; t = -1

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Section6.3: Implicit Differentiation
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Find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point corresponding to the given value of the parameter.
x = t² + 1, y = t³ + t;
y =
t = -1
Transcribed Image Text:Find an equation of the tangent to the curve at the point corresponding to the given value of the parameter. x = t² + 1, y = t³ + t; y = t = -1
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