Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

The diagram illustrates the curve $y = x^2 e^{-x}$.
(i)[5]

Show that the area of the shaded region enclosed by the curve, the $x$-axis and the line $x = 3$ is $2 - \frac{17}{e^3}$.

(ii)[4]

Find the $x$-coordinate of maximum point $M$ on the curve.

(iii)[2]

Find the $x$-coordinate of point $P$ where the tangent to the curve passes through the origin.

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