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OpenStudy (anonymous):

what is the parametric equation of the line that is tangent to the parabola y=x^2 at the point (-2,4)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

find the slope

OpenStudy (anonymous):

at that point

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the slope will be -4

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so then u have a vector

OpenStudy (anonymous):

because -4= change in y / change in x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and for equation of a line u need a point and vector

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1355177386061:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1355177414738:dw|

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