Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The domain of the function $f : x \mapsto 2x^2 - 8x + 14$ is $x \in \mathbb{R}$.
(i)[4]

Find the values of the constant $k$ for which the line $y + kx = 12$ is tangent to the curve $y = f(x)$.

(ii)[3]

Express $f(x)$ in the form $a(x + b)^2 + c$, with $a$, $b$ and $c$ as constants.

(iii)[1]

Find the range for $f$.

(iv)[1]

Find the least value of $A$ for which $g$ has an inverse, where $g : x \mapsto 2x^2 - 8x + 14$ is defined for $x > A$.

(v)[3]

For this value of $A$, find an expression for $g^{-1}(x)$ with $x$ as the variable.

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