The diagram illustrates the curve with equation $y = 6e^{-\frac{1}{2}x}$. The points on the curve with $x$-coordinates $0$ and $2$ are labelled $A$ and $B$ respectively. The shaded region is bounded by the curve, the line through $A$ parallel to the $x$-axis and the line through $B$ parallel to the $y$-axis.
(a)[2]
Find the exact gradient at $B$ on the curve.
(b)[3]
Find the exact area of the shaded part.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Differentiate to reach the form $ke^{-\tfrac12 x}$” …