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Show that the curve does not contain any point whose $y$-coordinate equals $e^{-1}$.
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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.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation
Show that the curve does not contain any point whose $y$-coordinate equals $e^{-1}$.
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.
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 $x$.” …