Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is described by $y = 2x^{\frac{3}{2}} - 3x - 4x^{\frac{1}{2}} + 4$.
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Find the equation for the tangent to the curve at the point $(4, 0)$.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Differentiation gives $\frac{dy}{dx}=3x^{\frac{1}{2}}-3-2x^{-\frac{1}{2}}$

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