Let be a real constant

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · A Level · Mathematics · Differentiation · Differentiation

Problem

Let

a

be a real constant. The curve is given by

x=t^{2}+at

and

y=t^{3}-3t

. Determine all values of

a

for which the tangent at

t=1

is horizontal but not vertical.

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