A micro-robotic probe's position (x,y)(x, y)(x,y) in micrometres is tracked over time t t\,t seconds within a biological medium. The path is defined by the parametric equations
x=4×2−t−1x = 4 \times 2^{-t} - 1x=4×2−t−1 y=3×2t+5y = 3 \times 2^{t} + 5y=3×2t+5
Show that dydx=−34×22t\dfrac{dy}{dx} = -\dfrac{3}{4} \times 2^{2t}dxdy=−43×22t.
Find the Cartesian equation of the curve in the form xy+ax+by=cxy + ax + by = cxy+ax+by=c, where aaa, bbb and ccc are integers.
Practise Edexcel A Level Maths 9.7 Parametric Differentiation with exam-style questions for A Level Maths. 36 questions, matched to the Edexcel A Level Maths (9MA0) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.