CAIE A Level Mathematics 9709 · Differentiation (A2)

Differentiation (A2): calculation question

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Find the gradient of the curve with equation $y = -4x^3 + x^2 - 2$ at the point where $x = 3$ .

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Calculate the gradient.
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