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Exam-Style Questions on Parametric Equations

Problems on Parametric Equations adapted from questions set in previous Mathematics exams.

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A-Level

The curve C has parametric equations

\(x=2t+3, \quad y=7-2t^2\)

(a) Find the cartesian equation for C in its simplest form.

(b) Find \( \dfrac{dy}{dx} \)

The point \(P\) lies on C where \(t = 3\)

(c) Find the equation of the tangent to C at the point \(P\). Give your answer in the form \(y = ax + b\), where \(a\) and \(b\) are integers to be determined.


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