(i)[3]
Demonstrate that $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1 - 2t}{t^2}$.
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Give the exact coordinates of the sole point on the curve where the gradient is $3$.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation
Differentiation — practice question
A curve is given by the parametric equations $x = \ln(1 - 2t)$ and $y = \frac{2}{t}$, with $t < 0$.
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