A curve has equation . A point is moving along the curve. Find the coordinates of the point at the instant where the -coordinate is decreasing at a rate twice of the rate of increase of the -coordinate.
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1. Translate the given rate condition into a mathematical equation
The -coordinate is decreasing at a rate twice of the rate of increase of the -coordinate, so:
2. Use the chain rule to find the value of dy/dx
Using the chain rule, .
Substituting the condition:
3. Differentiate the equation of the curve
4. Equate the derivative to -2 and solve for x
5. Find the corresponding y-coordinate
When ,
The coordinates are .
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