Find points on the curve x^ 2/9+ y^2/16=1 at which the tangents are (i) parallel to x-axis (ii) parallel to y-axis
Find points on the curve x^ 2/9+ y^2/16=1 at which the tangents are (i) parallel to x-axis (ii) parallel to y-axis

Given: Equation of the curve  ……….(i)

  

 

 

  ……….(ii)

(i) If tangent is parallel to axis, then Slope of tangent = 0

   = 0

 

 

  From eq. (i), 

 

 

Therefore, the points on curve (i) where tangents are parallel to axis are .

(ii) If the tangent parallel to axis.

 Slope of the tangent = 

 

 

  From eq. (ii),  

 

  From eq. (i),  

 

 

Therefore, the points on curve (i) where tangents are parallel to axis are .