Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration

Integration — practice question

A curve is given by $y = \frac{9}{2 - x}$.
(a)[3]

Find an expression for $\frac{dy}{dx}$ and determine, with a reason, whether the curve has stationary points at all.

(b)[4]

Find the volume of the solid formed when the region enclosed by the curve, the coordinate axes and the line $x = 1$ is rotated through $360^{\circ}$ about the $x$-axis.

(c)[4]

Find the set of $k$ values for which the line $y = x + k$ meets the curve at two distinct points.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Differentiate $y=\frac{9}{2-x}$ with respect to $x$.

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