Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

$y=x^3+3x^2-13x$

(a)[2]

Find the value of $\frac{dy}{dx}$.

(b)[2]

Find the gradient of the curve $y=x^3+3x^2-13x$ when $x=3$.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Final answer: $3x^2+6x-13$” …