Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

(a)[2]

Complete the value table for $y = \frac{x^3}{3} - x^2 + 1$.

(b)[4]

Draw the graph of $y = \frac{x^3}{3} - x^2 + 1$ for $-1.5 \le x \le 3$.

(c(i))[3]

Solve for $x$ in $\frac{x^3}{3} - x^2 + 1 = 0$.

(c(ii))[2]

Solve for $x$ in $\frac{x^3}{3} - x^2 + x + 1 = 0$.

(d(i))[2]

Write down the equation for each tangent.

(d(ii))[1]

For $0 \le x \le 3$, write down the least possible value of $y$.

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