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Find the points on the curve where the tangent is horizontal or vertical. If you have a graphing device, graph the curve to check your work.$ x = \cos \theta $, $ \quad y = \cos 3\theta $
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This is given by $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/d\theta}{dx/d\theta}$. Show more…
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