1. Let a, b and c be positive numbers. The set of points (x, y, z) in R³ such that (x/a)²+(y/b)2- (z/c)² = 1 is called a hyperboloid. Find the equation of the tangent plane to this hyperboloid at a point (xo, yo, zo) on the hyperboloid with zo positive.

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1. Let a, b and c be positive numbers. The set of points (x, y, z) in R³ such that
(x/a)²+(y/b)2- (z/c)² = 1
is called a hyperboloid. Find the equation of the tangent plane to this hyperboloid at a
point (xo, Yo, zo) on the hyperboloid with zo positive.
Transcribed Image Text:1. Let a, b and c be positive numbers. The set of points (x, y, z) in R³ such that (x/a)²+(y/b)2- (z/c)² = 1 is called a hyperboloid. Find the equation of the tangent plane to this hyperboloid at a point (xo, Yo, zo) on the hyperboloid with zo positive.
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