A curve is such that and passes through the point .
- (a)
Given that when , find the equation of the curve.
- (b)
Find the equation of the tangent at the point leaving your answer in the exact form.
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Worked solution
8(a)
1. Integrate the second derivative to find the expression for $\frac{dy}{dx}$.
2. Use the given condition to find the constant of integration $c$.
Given when :
So,
3. Integrate $\frac{dy}{dx}$ to find the expression for $y$.
4. Use the given point to find the constant of integration $d$ and state the final equation.
Given the curve passes through :
Equation of the curve:
8(b)
1. Find the expression for $\frac{dy}{dx}$ by integrating $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$ and using the given condition
Given when :
2. Calculate the gradient of the tangent at $x = 2$
When ,
3. Find the equation of the tangent line
Using with point :
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