Find the gradient of the curve at the point where .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 10

  1. Step 1: . Step 2. At : . Answer: 10. Why not the others: -6: That is the -value at the point, not the gradient. 34: That differentiates as instead of . -2: That does not multiply by the powers when differentiating.

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