20N.1.AHL.TZ0.H_11
Consider the curve defined by .
Show that .
Prove that, when .
Hence find the coordinates of all points on , for , where .
Markscheme / solution
* This question is from an exam for a previous syllabus, and may contain minor differences in marking or structure.
attempt at implicit differentiation M1
A1M1A1
Note: Award A1 for LHS, M1 for attempt at chain rule, A1 for RHS.
M1
Note: Award M1 for collecting derivatives and factorising.
AG
[5 marks]
setting
(M1)
A1
OR OR A1
Note: If they offer values for , award A1 for at least two correct values in two different ‘quadrants’ and no incorrect values.
R1
A1
AG
[5 marks]
OR (M1)
A1A1
A1A1
Note: Allow ‘coordinates’ expressed as for example.
Note: Each of the A marks may be awarded independently and are not dependent on (M1) being awarded.
Note: Mark only the candidate’s first two attempts for each case of .
[5 marks]