CAIE P3 2019 June — Question 3 4 marks

Exam BoardCAIE
ModuleP3 (Pure Mathematics 3)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks4
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TopicImplicit equations and differentiation
TypeFind dy/dx at a point
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward implicit differentiation question requiring product rule and chain rule application, followed by substitution of given coordinates. While it involves multiple terms and algebraic manipulation, it's a standard textbook exercise with no novel problem-solving required, making it slightly easier than average.
Spec1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation

3 Find the gradient of the curve \(x ^ { 3 } + 3 x y ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 3 } = 1\) at the point with coordinates \(( 1,3 )\).

Question 3:
AnswerMarks Guidance
AnswerMarks Guidance
State or imply \(3y^2 + 6xy\frac{dy}{dx}\) as derivative of \(3xy^2\)B1
State or imply \(3y^2\frac{dy}{dx}\) as derivative of \(y^3\)B1
Equate derivative of LHS to zero, substitute \((1, 3)\) and find the gradientM1 \(\left(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^2+y^2}{y^2-2xy}\right)\) For incorrect derivative need to see the substitution
Obtain final answer \(\frac{10}{3}\) or equivalentA1 3.33 or better. Allow \(\frac{30}{9}\) ISW after correct answer seen
Total4
## Question 3:

| Answer | Marks | Guidance |
|--------|-------|----------|
| State or imply $3y^2 + 6xy\frac{dy}{dx}$ as derivative of $3xy^2$ | B1 | |
| State or imply $3y^2\frac{dy}{dx}$ as derivative of $y^3$ | B1 | |
| Equate derivative of LHS to zero, substitute $(1, 3)$ and find the gradient | M1 | $\left(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x^2+y^2}{y^2-2xy}\right)$ For incorrect derivative need to see the substitution |
| Obtain final answer $\frac{10}{3}$ or equivalent | A1 | 3.33 or better. Allow $\frac{30}{9}$ ISW after correct answer seen |
| **Total** | **4** | |
3 Find the gradient of the curve $x ^ { 3 } + 3 x y ^ { 2 } - y ^ { 3 } = 1$ at the point with coordinates $( 1,3 )$.\\

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