Find the co-ordinates of the point on the curve

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Calculate the points on the curve $y=(1-x)^4$ at gradient = -4

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$\frac{dy}{dx} = 4(1-x)^{4-1}\cdot \frac{d}{dx} (1-x)\\ = 4(1-x)^3 \cdot (-1 )$

the gradient is =-4 so I put it in the equation

$-4 = -4(1-x)^3$

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The parametric form of the curve is $[t,(1-t)^4]$

$$\frac{dy}{dx}_{(\text{at }x=t)}=-4(1-t)^3$$

So, we need $-4(1-t)^3=-4$

Solve for $t$

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