C4 June 2013 Q7

EdexcelOld spec12 marksDifferentiation

7. A curve is described by the equation \[x^2 + 4xy + y^2 + 27 = 0\]

(a) Find \(\dfrac{\mathrm{d}y}{\mathrm{d}x}\) in terms of \(x\) and \(y\). (5)

A point \(Q\) lies on the curve.

The tangent to the curve at \(Q\) is parallel to the \(y\)-axis.

Given that the \(x\) coordinate of \(Q\) is negative,

(b) use your answer to part (a) to find the coordinates of \(Q\). (7)