Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The equation of the curve is $y = \frac{2 - \tan x}{1 + \tan x}$.
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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where $x = \frac{1}{4}\pi$, and give your answer in the form $y = mx + c$ with $c$ correct to $3$ significant figures.

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