Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

$f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 - 4$

(a)[3]

Find the gradient of the graph of $y = f(x)$ when $x = 1$.

(b)[4]

Find the coordinates of the turning points on the graph of $y = f(x)$.

(c)[2]

Sketch the graph for $y = f(x)$.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “$-3$” …