Applications of Differentiation - Derivative as the Gradient of a Curve

Applications of Differentiation - Derivative as the Gradient of a Curve

\(P\left( a,b \right)\) is a point on the curve \(y=-x{{(x+2)}^{2}}\) and the gradient of the tangent to the curve at \(P\) is \(1\). Given that \(a\) and \(b\) are integers, find the coordinates of \(P\).

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Answer:\(P=(-1,1)\).

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