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Question 11

A curve C C\,C has equation y=3x2+1y = 3x^2 + 1y=3x2+1

The point P(3,28)P(3, 28)P(3,28) lies on CCC.

a.

Find the gradient of the tangent to C C\,C at PPP.

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b.

The point Q Q\,Q with xxx-coordinate 3+h3 + h3+h also lies on CCC. Find the gradient of the chord PQPQPQ, giving your answer in terms of h h\,h in its simplest form.

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c.

Explain briefly the relationship between your answers to parts (b) and (a).

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1.7 Differentiation Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Maths
  3. /1.7 Differentiation

43 exam-style questions on WJEC A Level Maths 1.7 Differentiation, covering 1.7.1 Differentiation, 1.7.2 Differentiation, 1.7.3 Differentiation, 1.7.4 Differentiation, 1.7.5 Differentiation, and 1.7.6 Differentiation. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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