Find the Point(s) on the Curve Where the Tangent Is $$x = t ^ { 3 } - 3 t + 2 , \quad y = t ^ { 3 } - 3 t ^ { 2 } + 2$$

question 36

Short Answer

Find the point(s) on the curve where the tangent is horizontal.
$$x = t ^ { 3 } - 3 t + 2 , \quad y = t ^ { 3 } - 3 t ^ { 2 } + 2$$

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