Tangent in Slope Form
For:
$$\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$$
a tangent having slope $$m$$ is:
$$y=mx\pm\sqrt{a^2m^2+b^2}$$
Usage
- Used when the slope of the tangent is known.
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Tangent in Slope Form
Tangent in Slope Form
For:
$$\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$$
a tangent having slope $$m$$ is:
$$y=mx\pm\sqrt{a^2m^2+b^2}$$
Usage
- Used when the slope of the tangent is known.
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