Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is described by the equation $y = f(x)$, where $f'(x) = 3x^{\frac{1}{2}} + 3x^{-\frac{1}{2}} - 10$.
(i)[4]

Using the substitution $u = x^{\frac{1}{2}}$, or by any other suitable method, find the values of $x$ for which the curve $y = f(x)$ has stationary points.

(ii)[3]

Find $f''(x)$ and then, either from this or by another method, determine the type of each stationary point.

(iii)[4]

The curve $y = f(x)$ is said to pass through the point $(4, -7)$. Find $f(x)$.

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