Parametric Differentiation How do I find dy/dx from parametric equations? Ensure you are familiar with Parametric Equations – Basics first This method uses the chain rule and the reciprocal prop...
Parametric Equations - Sketching Graphs How do I sketch a graph from parametric equations? Plotting a graph is covered in Parametric Equations - Basics Still find the key features of a graph … … t...
Parametric Equations - Eliminating the Parameter What does eliminating the parameter mean? In parametric equations, x = f(t) and y = g(t) There is still a connection directly linking x and y This ...
Parametric Equations - Basics What are parametric equations? Graphs are usually described by a Cartesian equation The equation involves x and y only Equations like this can sometimes be rearranged...
Implicit Differentiation What is implicit differentiation? An equation connecting x and y is not always easy to write explicitly in the form y= f(x) or x = f(y) However you can still differentiate ...
Quotient Rule What is the quotient rule? The quotient rule is a formula that allows you to differentiate a quotient of two functions (ie one function divided by another) Exam Tip Worked Example &nb...
Product Rule What is the product rule? The product rule is a formula that allows you to differentiate a product of two functions Exam Tip The product rule formulae are in the formulae booklet – mak...
Differentiating Other Functions (Trig, ln & e etc) How do I differentiate common functions? These are the common results How do I differentiate exponentials and logarithms? The two basic differ...
Trigonometric Proof Proving trigonometric identities You can use trigonometric identities you already know to prove new identities Make sure you know the simple trigonometric identities and further...
