Edexcel Paper 2 2024 June — Question 15

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModulePaper 2 (Paper 2)
Year2024
SessionJune
TopicImplicit equations and differentiation

  1. The curve \(C\) has equation
$$( x + y ) ^ { 3 } = 3 x ^ { 2 } - 3 y - 2$$
  1. Find an expression for \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(x\) and \(y\). The point \(P ( 1,0 )\) lies on \(C\).
  2. Show that the normal to \(C\) at \(P\) has equation $$y = - 2 x + 2$$
  3. Prove that the normal to \(C\) at \(P\) does not meet \(C\) again. You should use algebra for your proof and make your reasoning clear.