Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Show that the equation $y = (x - 4)(x + 1)(x - 2)$ can be expressed as $y = x^3 - 5x^2 + 2x + 8$.

(a(ii))[4]

On the diagram, draw the graph of $y = x^3 - 5x^2 + 2x + 8$, showing the points where it crosses the axes.

(b)[7]

Find the equations of these two tangents. You should show all working and give your answers in the form $y = mx + c$.

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