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The line (y = mx – 3) is a tangent to the curve (y =…

The line (y = mx – 3) is a tangent to the curve (y = 1 – 3x + 2x^{3}) at (1, 0). Find the value of the constant m.

  • A.
    -4
  • B.
    -1
  • C.
    3
  • D.
    4
Explanation

(y = 1 – 3x + 2x^{3})

(frac{mathrm d y}{mathrm d x} = -3 + 6x^{2})

At (1, 0), (frac{mathrm d y}{mathrm d x} = -3 + 6(1^{2}) = -3 + 6 = 3)

(y = mx – 3 implies frac{mathrm d y}{mathrm d x} = m = 3) (Tangent with equal gradient)