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Separate a vertical tangent from an excluded endpoint

The curve CC has x=t2(t+6)x=t^2(t+6), y=t2+t−6y=t^2+t-6, t<0t<0.

(i) Find the equation(s) of the tangent to CC parallel to the y-axis. marks

(ii) Sketch CC, showing its axial intercepts. marks

[2018/NYJC/I/8(i)&(ii)]

CJC · Review problems · Question 6

For a vertical tangent, test both derivative components and the original parameter restriction.

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