Find the values of a and b Given that the curve

Alfred Martin

Alfred Martin

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2022-01-19

Find the values of a and b
Given that the curve y=ax2+bx has a gradient of -5 at the point (2,-2), find the value of a and b.

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otoplilp1

otoplilp1

Beginner2022-01-19Added 41 answers

y=ax2+bx
(2,2)2=a(22)+b2 (1)
We also have: (derivative)
y=2axbx2 (2)
It has a gradient of -5 at that point which means:
(2)(2,5)5=2a(2)b22
5=4ab4 (3)
(1) and (3) a=1 and b=4
lalilulelo2k3eq

lalilulelo2k3eq

Beginner2022-01-20Added 38 answers

We must have a system of equations to solve for a and b. In the above comment, we have the equation
8a+b=4 and 16ab=20. By elimination, we have a=1 and b=4.

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