Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is given by $y = \frac{12}{3 - 2x}$.
(i)[2]

Find the derivative $\frac{dy}{dx}$.

(ii)[4]

A point travels along this curve. When it passes through $A$, the $x$-coordinate is increasing at a rate of $0.15$ units per second and the $y$-coordinate is increasing at a rate of $0.4$ units per second. Find the possible $x$-coordinates of $A$.

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This 6-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Carry out the correct differentiation of $y=\frac{12}{3-2x}$.

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