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The gradient of point P on the curve (y = 3x^{2} – x + 3)…

The gradient of point P on the curve (y = 3x^{2} – x + 3) is 5. Find the coordinates of P.

  • A.
    (1, 5)
  • B.
    (1, 7)
  • C.
    (1, 13)
  • D.
    (1, 17)
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation

(y = 3x^{2} – x + 3)

(frac{mathrm d y}{mathrm d x} = 6x – 1 = 5)

(6x = 5 + 1 = 6 implies x = 1)

(y = 3(1^{2}) – 1 + 3 = 3 – 1 + 3 = 5)

(P = (1, 5))