1.4 A curve has parametric equations $x = 2t - \ln(2t)$, $y = t^2 - \ln(t^2)$ where $t > 0$. Find the value of t at the point on the curve where $\frac{dy}{dx} = 2$. (CO2, PO1, C2) [5 Marks]
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We can use the chain rule: $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{dy/dt}{dx/dt}$. First, find $\frac{dx}{dt}$: $\frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}(2t - \ln(2t))$ $\frac{dx}{dt} = 2 - \frac{1}{2t} \cdot 2$ $\frac{dx}{dt} = 2 - \frac{1}{t}$ Next, find $\frac{dy}{dt}$: $\frac{dy}{dt} = Show more…
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