jaycool1995
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Hi everyone,
I have stumbled upon this maths problem, i have pondered it for a few days without any real work until today. The problem is, i can't seem to comprehend these questions at all... so any help would very much appreciated
Here is the math problem:
The curve C has equation y=k*x^3-x^2+x-5, where k is constant.
A) Find the derivative of the expression with respect to x
I got 3*k*x^2-2 x+1=y
The point A with x-coordinate -1/2 lies on c. The tangent c at a is parallel to the line with equation 2*y-7*x+1=0
Find:
B) the value of k
C) the value of the y-coordinate of A.
I have stumbled upon this maths problem, i have pondered it for a few days without any real work until today. The problem is, i can't seem to comprehend these questions at all... so any help would very much appreciated

Here is the math problem:
The curve C has equation y=k*x^3-x^2+x-5, where k is constant.
A) Find the derivative of the expression with respect to x
I got 3*k*x^2-2 x+1=y
The point A with x-coordinate -1/2 lies on c. The tangent c at a is parallel to the line with equation 2*y-7*x+1=0
Find:
B) the value of k
C) the value of the y-coordinate of A.