Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is given by the equation $y = 4x \sin \frac{1}{2}x$.
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Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at the point where $x = \pi$.

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This 4-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Differentiate by using the product rule so that the form $k_1\sin\frac12x+k_2x\cos\frac12x$ is obtained

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