Level 3 Differentiation Walkthrough
2017 NCEA Level 3 Differentiation Question 2(c)
2017 Paper
Walkthrough overview
What this question practises
This 2017 walkthrough is part of AS91578 — Apply differentiation methods in solving problems.
Method: A tangent to a square-root curve and its x-intercept.
This is Question 2(c) from the 2017 NCEA Level 3 Differentiation paper for AS91578 — Apply differentiation methods in solving problems. Use the guided hints to practise the method before revealing the full working.
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Learning summary
Review the method, not only the answer
This walkthrough helps you practise a tangent to a square-root curve and its x-intercept. Use the hints to plan the method, then repeat the question without hints and check each step.
Common mistake to avoid
Use the derivative for the gradient and the original curve for the point before forming the tangent equation.