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A curve is given by the parametric equations

x=t+2t+1,y=1t−1
  1. Show that

    dydx=(1+1t)2
  2. Show that, in Cartesian form, the equation can be given as

    y=ax+b2−x

    where a,b∈Z are constants to be determined.


For (a), you will need the quotient rule.


For (b), rearrange

x=t+2t+1

to make t the subject, and then substitute this into y.


Give the value of 10a+b.