Slope of Tangent at a Parametric Point

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Slope of Tangent at a Parametric Point

At:

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

the slope of the tangent is:

$$m_t=\frac{b\sec\theta}{a\tan\theta}$$

Usage

- Used to determine the tangent slope directly from the parameter.

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