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3.5 Differentiation (A-level only)

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Question 94

The point P P\,P lies on the curve with equation y=xex2y = xe^{x^2}y=xex2 with x x\,x coordinate 1

a.

Find an equation to the tangent to the curve at the point PPP.

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b.

The tangent intersects the x x\,x axis at the point A A\,A and the y y\,y axis at the point BBB. Find the exact area of the triangle AOBAOBAOB, where O O\,O is the origin.

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3.5 Differentiation (A-level only) Questions

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263 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 3.5 Differentiation (A-level only), covering 3.5.1 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.5.2 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.5.3 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.5.4 Differentiation (A-level only), 3.5.5 Differentiation (A-level only), and 3.5 Differentiation (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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