Hey, can I please have some help with this:

Write down the cartesian equation of the tangent and normal to the following parabolas at the points indicated.

2. x = t, y = t^2/2 + 3 at the point where t = 2

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Hey, can I please have some help with this:

Write down the cartesian equation of the tangent and normal to the following parabolas at the points indicated.

2. x = t, y = t^2/2 + 3 at the point where t = 2

anonymous · Answer

well just find the slope

campbell_st · Answer

to start... substitute t = 2 to find x and y... this will be the ordered pair you need. 

next substitute x for t in the y equation. 

then find the 1st derivative... 

next substitute the x value from the ordered pair... to find the slope at the point.. 

then its all downhill for the equation of the tangent and equation of the normal.

anonymous · Answer

are you still there?

anonymous · Answer

Sorry my internet disconnected and forgot to come back on