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3. Parametric Curves (7 marks total) (a) Explain in your own words the similarities and differences between the following two parametric curves. i. x = t 2 , y = t 4 ii. x = cost, y = cos2t (b) . Consider the curve defined parametrically by x = at2 + bt and y = ct3 + dt2 + et, where a, b, c, d, e are all constants. Give one example of what each of the constants a, b, c, d, e could equal so that your curve has exactly one vertical tangent line and no horizontal tangent lines. Show all of your work! Hint: start by finding a formula for dy dx !