Tangent at a Parametric Point

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Tangent at a Parametric Point

At:

$$P(a\sec\theta,b\tan\theta)$$

the tangent is:

$$\frac{x\sec\theta}{a}-\frac{y\tan\theta}{b}=1$$

Usage

- Used when the point of contact is given in parametric form.

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