Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The parametric equations for the curve are $x = 3(1 + \sin^2 t)$, $y = 2\cos^3 t$.
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Determine $\frac{dy}{dx}$ in terms of $t$, and simplify it as much as you can.

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