Finding the Equation of the Tangent Plane to a Parametric Surface
Find an equation of the tangent plane to the parametric surface x = 5rcos(theta), y = 3rsin(theta), z = rat the point (5sqrt(2), 3 sqrt(2), 2) where r = 2 and theta = pi/4.
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This shows how to find equation of a tangent plane to a parametric surface with explanation in the Word attachment.
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