Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is given by the equation $(x^2 - 3)\ln y + 6x = 14$.
(a)[3]

Show that the curve does not contain any point whose $y$-coordinate equals $e^{-1}$.

(b)[6]

Find the tangent’s equation to the curve at the point $(2, e^2)$. Present your answer in the form $y = mx + c$, with $m$ and $c$ as exact constants.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Put $y=e^{-1}$ into the equation and reduce it to a quadratic equation in $x$.

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