Date | November Example questions | Marks available | 4 | Reference code | EXN.2.AHL.TZ0.6 |
Level | Additional Higher Level | Paper | Paper 2 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
Command term | Find | Question number | 6 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
The curve C has equation e2y=x3+y.
Show that dydx=3x22e2y-1.
The tangent to C at the point Ρ is parallel to the y-axis.
Find the x-coordinate of Ρ.
Markscheme
* This sample question was produced by experienced DP mathematics senior examiners to aid teachers in preparing for external assessment in the new MAA course. There may be minor differences in formatting compared to formal exam papers.
attempts implicit differentiation on both sides of the equation M1
2e2ydydx=3x2+dydx A1
(2e2y-1)dydx=3x2 A1
so dydx=3x22e2y-1 AG
[3 marks]
attempts to solve 2e2y-1=0 for y (M1)
y=-0.346… A1
attempts to solve for given their value of (M1)
A1
[4 marks]