A curve has the parametric equations
x=ln(t+1)x = \ln(t + 1)x=ln(t+1), y=t2−5y = t^2 - 5y=t2−5, where t>−1t > -1t>−1
Find the points where the curve crosses the coordinate axes. Give the coordinates in exact form.
Find an equation for the tangent to the curve at the point where t=3t = 3t=3.
76 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 3.3 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only), covering 3.3.1 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only) and 3.3.2 Coordinate geometry in the (x, y) plane (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.