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9.8 Implicit Differentiation

9.8 Implicit Differentiation

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Question 13

A curve has the equation 2x2+xy+2y2=202x^2 + xy + 2y^2 = 202x2+xy+2y2=20

The gradient of the tangent to the curve is -1 at the points R R\,R and SSS.

a.

Show that x−y=0x - y = 0x−y=0 at R R\,R and SSS.

[6]
b.

Find the coordinates of R R\,R and SSS.

[3]
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9.8 Implicit Differentiation Questions

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47 exam-style questions on Edexcel A Level Maths 9.8 Implicit Differentiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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