A hint to get started
Derive an ellipse tangent without losing its vertical cases
The curve has , , .
(i) Find its cartesian equation. marks
(ii) Sketch . marks
(iii) Show that the tangent at the point with parameter is . marks
(iv) Hence find the tangents at , where , and , where . marks
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CJC · Review problems · Question 7
Use the trigonometric identity after clearing the slope denominator.