Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve has equation $x^3 - 3x^2y + y^3 = 3$.
(i)[4]

Show that, after differentiating, $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^2 - 2xy}{x^2 - y^2}$.

(ii)[5]

Identify the coordinates of the points on the curve where the tangent is parallel to the $x$-axis.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Give $6xy+3x^2\frac{dy}{dx}$ as the derivative of $3x^2y$

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