Work out the gradient of the curve y=x^3(x-3) at the point (3,17)

First simplify the equation of the curve y= x^4 - 3x^3 .The gradient is the differential.To differentiate, bring down the power and take one from it.x^4 becomes 4x^3-3x^3 becomes (-3x3)= -9x^2dy/dx= 4x^3 - 9x^2Coordinates are written in (x,y) form. Hence x=3.Gradient at x=3 = 4x^3 - 9x^2 = 4(3^3) - 9(3^2) = 108 - 81 = 27

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