Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The parametric equations describing a curve are $x = \frac{t}{2t + 3}$ and $y = e^{-2t}$.
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Determine the gradient of the curve at the point when $t = 0$.

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