[Cambridge/9709/2006]
The equation of a curve is .
- (i)
Show that .
- (ii)
Find the coordinates of the point, other than the origin, where the curve has a tangent which is parallel to the -axis.
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Worked solution
Q6(i)
1. Differentiate the left-hand side of the equation with respect to $x$.
2. Differentiate the right-hand side using the product rule.
3. Equate the derivatives and collect terms involving $\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x}$.
4. Factorise $\frac{\text{d}y}{\text{d}x}$ and simplify to arrive at the given expression.
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Q6(ii)
1. Apply the condition for a tangent parallel to the $x$-axis to find a relationship between $x$ and $y$.
A tangent parallel to the -axis means .
2. Substitute $y = x^2$ into the equation of the curve.
3. Solve the resulting polynomial equation for $x$.
4. Reject the origin, find the required $y$-coordinate, and check validity.
The question specifies the point is 'other than the origin', so we reject .
For :
(Check that the denominator , so the derivative is defined.)
The coordinates of the point are .
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