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A curve has the equation , where is a constant and .

The point P lies on the curve and has an -coordinate of 3.

The gradient of the tangent to the curve at P is .

Find the possible value(s) of .

*You must use calculus and show any derivatives that you need to find when solving this problem.*
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NCEA Level 3 Calculus Differentiation 2021 NZQA Exam - Worked Answers by infinityplusone(starts at 68:55)
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