Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The curve is described by $y = 2\sqrt{3x + 4} - x$.
(a)[5]

State the equation of the normal to the curve at the point $(4,\ 4)$ in the form $y = mx + c$.

(b)[3]

Give the coordinates of the stationary point.

(c)[2]

State the nature of the stationary point.

(d)[4]

Find the exact area of the region enclosed by the curve, the $x$-axis and the lines $x = 0$ and $x = 4$.

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This 14-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Derivative found correctly $\dfrac{dy}{dx}=3(3x+4)^{-0.5}-1$

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