Edexcel C34 2019 June — Question 4 8 marks

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleC34 (Core Mathematics 3 & 4)
Year2019
SessionJune
Marks8
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TopicImplicit equations and differentiation
TypeFind normal equation at point
DifficultyStandard +0.3 This is a straightforward implicit differentiation question requiring product rule and chain rule, followed by a routine normal line calculation. The algebra is slightly more involved than the most basic examples due to the exponential term, but the techniques are standard C3/C4 material with no novel problem-solving required.
Spec1.07s Parametric and implicit differentiation

4. The curve \(C\) has equation $$3 y \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } = 4 x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } + 2$$
  1. Find \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\) in terms of \(x\) and \(y\). The point \(P\) on \(C\) has coordinates \(( 0,2 )\).
  2. Find the equation of the normal to \(C\) at \(P\) giving your answer in the form \(y = m x + c\), where \(m\) and \(c\) are constants to be found.
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Question 4:
Part (a):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(3ye^{-2x} = 4x^2 + y^2 + 2 \Rightarrow 3e^{-2x}\frac{dy}{dx} - 6ye^{-2x} = 8x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx}\)\(\overline{\overline{\text{M1}}}\) Attempts product rule on \(3ye^{-2x}\) to give \(pe^{-2x}\frac{dy}{dx} \pm qye^{-2x}\). If product rule quoted it must be correct with the \(+\).
\(\underline{\text{M1}}\)Attempts chain rule on \(y^2\) to give \(Ay\frac{dy}{dx}\)
\(3e^{-2x}\frac{dy}{dx} - 6ye^{-2x} = 8x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx}\)A1 Correct differentiation
\(\left(3e^{-2x} - 2y\right)\frac{dy}{dx} = 8x + 6ye^{-2x}\) \(\Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \ldots\)M1 Collects terms in \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) (must be two — one from product and one from \(2y\frac{dy}{dx}\)) and makes \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) subject of formula
\(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{8x + 6ye^{-2x}}{3e^{-2x} - 2y}\)A1 Correct expression (allow equivalent correct forms)
Question 4(b):
AnswerMarks Guidance
Answer/WorkingMark Guidance
\(x=0, y=2 \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{8(0)+6(2)e^{-2(0)}}{3e^{-2(0)}-2(2)} = (-12)\)M1 Substitutes \(x=0, y=2\) into their \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) or into their differentiated equation and makes \(\frac{dy}{dx}\) the subject. May be implied by their value for \(\frac{dy}{dx}\)
\(y-2 = -\frac{1}{"-12"}(x-0)\)dM1 Uses correct form of equation of the normal. Look for \(y-2 = -\frac{1}{\text{their } dy/dx\big\
\(y = \frac{1}{12}x + 2\)A1 Cao cso
# Question 4:

## Part (a):
| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $3ye^{-2x} = 4x^2 + y^2 + 2 \Rightarrow 3e^{-2x}\frac{dy}{dx} - 6ye^{-2x} = 8x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx}$ | $\overline{\overline{\text{M1}}}$ | Attempts product rule on $3ye^{-2x}$ to give $pe^{-2x}\frac{dy}{dx} \pm qye^{-2x}$. If product rule quoted it must be correct with the $+$. |
| | $\underline{\text{M1}}$ | Attempts chain rule on $y^2$ to give $Ay\frac{dy}{dx}$ |
| $3e^{-2x}\frac{dy}{dx} - 6ye^{-2x} = 8x + 2y\frac{dy}{dx}$ | A1 | Correct differentiation |
| $\left(3e^{-2x} - 2y\right)\frac{dy}{dx} = 8x + 6ye^{-2x}$ $\Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \ldots$ | M1 | Collects terms in $\frac{dy}{dx}$ (must be two — one from product and one from $2y\frac{dy}{dx}$) and makes $\frac{dy}{dx}$ subject of formula |
| $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{8x + 6ye^{-2x}}{3e^{-2x} - 2y}$ | A1 | Correct expression (allow equivalent correct forms) |

## Question 4(b):

| Answer/Working | Mark | Guidance |
|---|---|---|
| $x=0, y=2 \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{8(0)+6(2)e^{-2(0)}}{3e^{-2(0)}-2(2)} = (-12)$ | M1 | Substitutes $x=0, y=2$ into their $\frac{dy}{dx}$ or into their differentiated equation and makes $\frac{dy}{dx}$ the subject. May be implied by their value for $\frac{dy}{dx}$ |
| $y-2 = -\frac{1}{"-12"}(x-0)$ | dM1 | Uses correct form of equation of the normal. Look for $y-2 = -\frac{1}{\text{their } dy/dx\big\|_{(0,2)}}(x-0)$ where their $dy/dx$ is non-zero or not undefined. **Dependent on the first method mark.** |
| $y = \frac{1}{12}x + 2$ | A1 | Cao cso |

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4. The curve $C$ has equation

$$3 y \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } = 4 x ^ { 2 } + y ^ { 2 } + 2$$
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\item Find $\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }$ in terms of $x$ and $y$.

The point $P$ on $C$ has coordinates $( 0,2 )$.
\item Find the equation of the normal to $C$ at $P$ giving your answer in the form $y = m x + c$, where $m$ and $c$ are constants to be found.\\
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