Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The function $f$ is defined for $x \geq 0$. It is given that $f$ reaches its minimum when $x = 2$, and that $f''(x) = (4x + 1)^{-\frac{1}{2}}$.
(i)[3]

Calculate $f'(x)$.

(ii)[3]

Determine the value of $f(0)$.

(iii)[5]

Find $f(x)$, and then determine the minimum value of $f$.

(c(iii))[5]

Find $f(x)$, and then determine the minimum value of $f$.

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