Gradient of a polynomial curve

Gradient of a polynomial curve

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For \(y=\dfrac12x^4-3x^2+7\), find \(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\) and the gradient at \(x=-2\).

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Answer:\(\dfrac{dy}{dx}=2x^3-6x\); gradient \(-4\).

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