(a)[3]
Find the $x$-coordinate of the point on the curve where the gradient is $\frac{11}{2}$.
(b)[4]
Given that the curve goes through the point $(4, 11)$, find the equation of the curve.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Differentiation
Differentiation — practice question
The curve satisfies $\frac{dy}{dx} = 4x - 3\sqrt{x} + 1$.
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