Finding the Gradient of a Curve

Author:Karen Morrison & Nick Hamshaw
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Finding the Gradient of a Curve: Overview

In this topic, we will be acquainted with the concept of gradient and slope. The gradient is the degree of steepness of a graph at any point and the slope is the gradient of a graph at any point. Some related examples are also included.

Important Questions on Finding the Gradient of a Curve

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The product of two consecutive integers is 11 more than 3 times their sum. What are the pairs of integers which meet these conditions

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The given diagram shows,an open topped cylinder with radius r cm and height 12 cm.If the outer surface area is 81π cm2,find the radius of the cylinder.
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The cube of a number is 152 more than the cube of another number that is 2 smaller. What are the two possible numbers for which this is true.

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For the given straight line from-1,1 to 3,5  on the grid work out to find the gradient of this line.

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Write down the equation of this line of symmetry for y=5+3x-x2.

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On the grid, draw the graph of y=5+3x-x2 for -2x5 with the help of the table:

x -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
y -5 1 5 7 7 5 1 -5

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Complete the table for y=5+3x-x2

x -2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5
y -5   5 7   5   -5

 

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The height h metres of a ball above the ground is given by the formula h=7t-5t2 at time t sec. after the ball is thrown upwards.Find the greatest height of the ball above the ground.

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The height h metres of a ball above the ground is given by the formula h=7t-5t2 at time t sec. after the ball is thrown upwards.Find dhdt

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Find the turning point or points on the given curve explain the point is maximum or minimum
y=x23-x

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Find the turning point or points on the given curve explain the point is maximum or minimum
y=x2x2-21x+72

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Find the turning point or points on the given curve explain the point is maximum or minimum
y=x2x-3

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Find the turning point or points on the given curve explain the point is maximum or minimum
y=-x3+6x2+3

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Find the turning point or points on the given curve explain the point is maximum or minimum
y=x-5x+5

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Find the turning point or points on the given curve explain the point is maximum or minimum
y=xx-4

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Find the turning point or points on the given curve explain the point is maximum or minimum
y=x3-12x+1