(a) Find the slope of the tangent line to the parametric curve x = 3cos t, y = 4sin t at t = π/4andat t = 7π/4 without eliminating the parameter. (b) Check your answers in part (a) by eliminating the parameter and differentiating an appropriate function of x.
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(a) Find the slope of the tangent line to the parametric curve x = 3cos t, y = 4sin t at t = π/4andat t = 7π/4 without eliminating the parameter.
(b) Check your answers in part (a) by eliminating the parameter and differentiating an appropriate function of x.
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