Question

Find the gradient of the y ^ 2 = 4ax at point (- 1, 3)​

Answer 1

Answer:

2a/3

Step-by-step explanation:

gradient can be found by taking derivative.

Here, y^2 = 4ax

taking derivative w.r.t. x on both sides,

2y×(dy/dx) = 4a

dy/dx = 4a/2y = 2a/y

Here (x,y) = (-1, 3)

dy/dx = 2a/3