Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is defined by the equation $y = x \tan^{-1}\left(\frac{1}{2}x\right)$.
(a)[3]

Determine $\frac{dy}{dx}$.

(b)[3]

At the point where $x = 2$, the tangent to the curve crosses the y-axis at the point $(0, p)$. Determine $p$.

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