Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

A curve is given in parametric form by $x = e^{2t} \cos 4t$ and $y = 3 \sin 2t$.
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Determine the gradient of the curve at the point when $t = 0$.

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