13.

Differentiation of Algebraic Functions

Attempt ALL questions. The full marks of this test is 24.

dy
1. Find for each of the following functions and express your answers with positive
dx
x2
indices. (a) y = 3
x −3
(b) y = (3 x − 1)(3x − 2)
(4 marks)

( x − 1)( x − 2) dy
2. If y = , find and express your answer with positive indices.
x−3 dx
(5 marks)

dy
3. Given that y = x k (3 x + 2) 2 . If = 10 , find the value of k.
dx x =1

(5 marks)

dy
4. If P(1, 1) is a point on the curve x 3 + 2 xy + y 2 = 4 , find the value of at P.
dx
(5 marks)

2x2 5 dy
5. If P(1, 4) is a point on the curve xy + = , find the value of at P.
y 2 dx
(5 marks)

END OF TEST