Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

The function $f$ is given by $f(x) = (4x + 2)^{-2}$ for $x > -\tfrac{1}{2}$.
(a)[4]

Evaluate $\int_{1}^{\infty} f(x)\,dx$.

(b)[6]

A point moves along the curve $y = f(x)$ so that, as it passes through point $A$, its $y$-coordinate is decreasing at the rate of $k$ units per second and its $x$-coordinate is increasing at the rate of $k$ units per second. Determine the coordinates of $A$.

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