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Question 3

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
Objective

Question details

Exam body
WAEC
Subject
Further Mathematics
Year
2009
Question no.
#3
Type
Objective
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