Edexcel C34 2018 June — Question 10

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC34 (Core Mathematics 3 & 4)
Year2018
SessionJune
TopicImplicit equations and differentiation

10. The curve \(C\) satisfies the equation $$x \mathrm { e } ^ { 5 - 2 y } - y = 0 \quad x > 0 , \quad y > 0$$ The point \(P\) with coordinates ( \(2 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 1 } , 2\) ) lies on \(C\).
The tangent to \(C\) at \(P\) cuts the \(x\)-axis at the point \(A\) and cuts the \(y\)-axis at the point \(B\).
Given that \(O\) is the origin, find the exact area of triangle \(O A B\), giving your answer in its simplest form.
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