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  • 15-01-2022
  • Mathematics
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A curve has equation
y = x²(x - 2)
Work out the gradient of the curve at the point (3,9).

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hannjr hannjr
  • 15-01-2022

Answer:

y = x^2 (x - 2) = x^3 - 2 x^2

dy/dx = 3 x^2 - 4 x

At x = 3  dy/dx = 3 * 9 - 4 * 3 = 15  The slope (gradient) of the curve

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