(a)[4]
Find $\frac{dy}{dx}$ and then determine the exact $x$-coordinates of the stationary points.
(b)[3]
Use the trapezium rule with three intervals to estimate the area of the shaded region. Give your answer correct to $2$ significant figures.
Mathematics 9709 · AS & A Level · Integration
Integration — practice question
The diagram presents the curve with equation $y=\frac{x-2}{x^2+8}$. The shaded area is enclosed by the curve together with the lines $x=14$ and $y=0$.
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