How to find (a) and (b)?

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rodikova [14]2 years ago

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Answer:

A) Gradient = -3

B) 3y - x = 7

Step-by-step explanation:

The curve has the equation;

y = x³ - 6x² + 9x + 1

We are given the pints it passes through as;

A(2,3) and P(3, 1)

A) to find the gradient, we will find the derivative of the given equation.

Thus;

Gradient = y' = 3x² - 12x + 9

At point A, x = 2. Thus;

Gradient = 3(2²) - 12(2) + 9

Gradient = 12 - 24 + 9

Gradient = -3

B) since the gradient of the tangent = -3, it means the gradient of the normal will be; -1/-3 = 1/3

Thus, equation of the normal to the curve at point A will be;

(y - 3) = ⅓(x - 2)

Multiply both sides by 3 to get;

3y - 9 = x - 2

3y - x = 9 - 2

3y - x = 7

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