The point A with coordinates (1, 4) lies on the curve with equation y = x 3
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The point A with coordinates (−1, 4) lies on the curve with equation y = x3 − 5x.
The point B also lies on the curve and has x-coordinate (−1 + h).
a. Show that the gradient of the line segment AB is given by h2 − 3h − 2.
b. Deduce the gradient of the curve at point A.
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Edexcel AS And A Level Mathematics Pure Mathematics Year 1/AS
ISBN: 9781292183398
1st Edition
Authors: Greg Attwood
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