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A-LevelMathematicsDifferentiation9709/22 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q45 Marks

Find the gradient of the curve 4x + 3ye2x + y² = 10 at the point (0, 2).

  1. (a)Find the gradient of the curve 4x + 3ye2x + y² = 10 at the point (0, 2).[5]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. B1 Obtain 6ye2x + 3e2x dy/dx as derivative of 3ye2x
  2. B1 Obtain 2y dy/dx as derivative of y²
  3. B1 Obtain 4 as a derivative of 4x and zero as a derivative of 10
  4. M1 Substitute 0 and 2 to find gradient of curve
  5. A1 Obtain -16/7 or -2.29
  6. Allow unsimplified
  7. Dependent B mark, must have at least one of the two previous B marks
  8. Dependent on at least one B1
  9. Allow greater accuracy

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About this question

Topic
Differentiation, A-Level Mathematics (syllabus 9709). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
A-Level Mathematics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 4.

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