Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Differentiation

Differentiation — practice question

The sketch represents the graph of $y=3+2x-x^2$. Point $A$ has coordinates $(-1,0)$, and point $B$ has coordinates $(2,3)$.
(a)[2]

Find the derivative of $3+2x-x^2$.

(b(i))[3]

Show that the equation of the tangent at $A$ is $y=4x+4$.

(b(ii))[3]

Find the equation of the line $L$. Present your answer in the form $y=mx+c$.

(c)[3]

Find the coordinates of the maximum point on the graph of $y=3+2x-x^2$.

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